One third of people with metastatic pancreas cancer in Ontario don’t see a medical oncologist, a study published today in CMAJ found.
Cancer
This blog features the latest resources and information from experts in Sunnybrook’s Odette Cancer Program.
Behind the research: opening up conversations about sex and intimacy after cancer
Sex and intimacy after cancer treatment can be a challenge for many couples. A Sunnybrook research project aims to help couples overcome that.
New electromagnet guidance for brachytherapy aims to improve targeting
When Debbie Vaz heard about a research trial testing a new navigation system for brachytherapy, she says the decision to participate was a “no...
Colorectal cancer: test your knowledge
Strong evidence supports screening for colorectal cancer, which means checking for the disease before symptoms appear to prevent cancer or detect it...
Patient story: A new focused ultrasound and glioblastoma trial
Paul Hudspith is one of the first participants in a world-first trial at Sunnybrook examining the use of focused ultrasound to open the blood-brain...
Behind the Research: Exploring focused ultrasound to enhance chemo delivery to glioblastoma
In a new trial, Sunnybrook researchers are exploring the use of focused ultrasound (FUS) to open the blood brain barrier (BBB) and enhance the...
Breast cancer and fertility
A medical oncologist explains how breast cancer treatments affect fertility.
Five tips to kick start your Nutrition Month
If you are living with cancer, these tips can help overcome some of the side effects of treatment, like nausea, and weight loss or gain.
Behind the research: Sunnybrook’s first human image taken on MR-Linac
Sunnybrook’s radiation and clinical trials teams took a huge leap forward today when they took the first human images on the Odette Cancer Centre’s...
Behind the research: using genetics to unmask the mysteries of cancer
Dr. Stanley Liu is a radiation oncologist and biological sciences researcher.