February 4, 2019 Bariatric Medicine Study suggests increasing obesity rates in young people seem to be resulting in an increase in certain cancers. However there are some caveats.
January 30, 2019 Cancer/Oncology Providing the latest information about the risk and benefits of screening mammograms for women over 40 will assist the decision-making process.The decision will always be with the patient.
December 28, 2018 Cancer/Oncology Do not announce a cancer treatment “breakthrough” when you have not even done a human trial.
November 26, 2018 Cancer/Oncology Blood tests for cancer: Be careful what you wish for because the outcome may not be what you expect or like.
August 20, 2018 Cancer/Oncology Audit of Eastern Ontario hospitals shows that despite having not received full dose of cancer treatment through IV lines, no harm was done
July 9, 2018 Cancer/Oncology Observational study of Korean population shows relationship between cancer and diabetes risk but does not have the power to prove cause and effect.
June 13, 2018 Cancer/Oncology Many not getting colon cancer screening when they should. Half of all colorectal cancer diagnosed in Canada are too late for effective treatment. Screening starts at 50 for those with no family history.
June 4, 2018 Cancer/Oncology Specific types of breast cancer may not require chemo after surgery. It is based on a news release. Need to see published paper for full details and critique.
May 1, 2018 Cancer/Oncology Blue light exposure and increased cancer risk needs more detailed explanation on the mechanism of action to verify link
