Tag: Cancer Care
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Quitting Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis Boosts Survival: New Study Findings
Overview: Smoking Cessation and Cancer Survival When a cancer diagnosis arrives, patients often face a cascade of decisions about treatment, lifestyle, and recovery. A growing body of evidence now suggests that quitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis can meaningfully improve overall survival, including for those with advanced disease. The latest findings, published in the Journal…
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Groundbreaking Marks Start of BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo
Groundbreaking Launches a New Era of Cancer Care in Nanaimo Ground has officially broken at the site of the future BC Cancer centre, a landmark development that will bring expanded cancer care to residents of the mid and north Island. The ceremony, held at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, marked the start of construction on a…
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Groundbreaking Milestone for BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo: A New Era for Island Cancer Care
New chapter for cancer care on Vancouver Island The long-awaited project to expand cancer treatment options on Vancouver Island has moved from planning to reality. Ground has officially broken for the BC Cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, signaling the start of a project expected to transform access to specialized oncology services for residents…
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Ground Breaks on BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo: A New Era for Island Cancer Care
Groundbreaking ceremony signals start of a major health project The Mid and North Island will soon benefit from enhanced cancer care as construction begins on the new BC Cancer Centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. A formal groundbreaking ceremony brought together health leaders, government officials, clinicians, and community members to mark a significant milestone in…
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Global Analysis Reveals Stark Inequalities in Care for Breast, Cervical, and Ovarian Cancers
New Global Findings Highlight Widespread Inequities in Cancer Care A landmark study by the Cancer Survival Group at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine reveals persistent and troubling inequalities in how women’s cancers—breast, cervical, and ovarian—are diagnosed and treated around the world. The research, which analyzed data from diverse health systems, shows that…
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AI and Data Drive Alberta Cancer Care: Dr. Omar Khan’s Vision for a Healthier Future
Introduction: A physician who sees data as a patient ally In Calgary, Alberta, Dr. Omar Khan is turning data into a core component of cancer care. A medical oncologist who treats breast cancer and sarcoma at the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Khan has long believed that artificial intelligence and advanced analytics will transform…
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Data-Driven Cancer Care: Dr. Omar Khan’s AI Push in Alberta
Turning Data Into Better Cancer Care Dr. Omar Khan, a medical oncologist who treats breast cancer and sarcoma at the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary, has long believed that artificial intelligence will redefine health care. His early career insight—spotting the potential of data to guide clinical decisions—has evolved into a multi-faceted program…
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AGAT Foundation Supports Cancer Care Through Priddis Classic
Raising Funds and Awareness for Cancer Care AGAT Laboratories has long integrated community support into its core operations. Built on 45 years of scientific testing and data-driven solutions, the company extends its commitment through the AGAT Foundation, the philanthropic arm dedicated to giving back to its communities. Under the leadership of Marissa Reckmann, CEO of…
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Two Endowed Chairs Poised to Transform Cancer Care in London
Major Gift Fuels Long-Term Cancer Research at Western University Canada faces a sobering reality: almost half of the population is expected to receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. In response, a groundbreaking $5 million donation from the late Archie and Irene Verspeeten, channeled through the London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) and matched by Western…
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Raising Money and Awareness for Cancer Care: AGAT Foundation’s Drive for Hope and Priddis Greens Charity Classic
Raising Money and Awareness for Cancer Care: A Community-Driven Effort Raising money and awareness for cancer care is a mission that many communities rally around. At the heart of this effort in Canada is the AGAT Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AGAT Laboratories. For 45 years, AGAT Laboratories has delivered analytical testing and data-driven solutions…