March 1, 2024 Cancer/Oncology One hospital’s push to bring genetic cancer testing to more Black women
February 15, 2024 Cancer/Oncology Drug used for cocaine addiction may treat advanced colon cancer, uOttawa researchers find. However still a ways to go. Great science work. Human trials to follow.
January 26, 2024 Cancer/Oncology Some physicians advocating renaming low-grade cancers as “not cancer”. I do not think this is the correct path to take. It seems a bit patronizing presume how patients will respond to the news of their diagnosis.
December 19, 2023 Cancer/Oncology Flaxseeds’ effect on the gut microbiome may help lower breast cancer risk… in mice.
October 31, 2023 Cancer/Oncology Ontario lowering age for regular breast cancer screenings to 40 starting in the Fall of 2024.
September 26, 2023 Cancer/Oncology In-home Human Papilloma Virus test used for cervical cancer screening is a great idea. Some Canadian provinces are adopting the policy. Countries like Australia have noted excellent outcomes. Result same or better than PAP tests.
September 6, 2023 Cancer/Oncology Cancer cases have increased globally among young adults over past 3 decades: study. Various hypotheses proposed to explain this observation.
August 29, 2023 Cancer/Oncology Headlines misinterpret study finding that most cancer screenings don’t extend life. They may not extend it, but they certainly will get you close to what your expected life span would be if caught early and treated.
August 8, 2023 Cancer/Oncology New therapeutic agent entering Phase 1 trials that has been reported to block a protein (common in many cancers) responsible for tumour growth. Best to wait for results before assigning the “holy grail” designation noted in some reports.