Oncology

Middle-aged women drink more than other age groups. Are they overlooking the increased risk of breast cancer?
Women aged 35 to 54 drink the most, according to a U.S. national survey. Yet many underestimate how drinking above the recommended guidelines could affect their breast cancer risk.
How we are engineering bacteria to eat cancer
Researchers are working to engineer bacteria that can kill cancerous tumours while reducing harm to healthy cells and tissue.

QUIZ: Do you understand ultra-processed foods?

When it comes to healthy diets, it’s not just about calories and nutrients anymore.
QUIZ: How do you ease cancer queasiness?

Nausea and vomiting are serious symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment. How much do you know about the symptoms and the antiemetics used to treat them?
Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

Cosmic radiation comes from space. Only a small amount reaches the Earth’s surface, but exposure is greater for people flying at high altitudes.
How pharmacists, dermatologists and med students are teaming up to spot skin cancer

Two community pharmacies are set to offer skin cancer detection clinics as part of a study on how to improve patient care in dermatology.
Do progestogens in contraceptives increase the risk of developing meningioma?

Study examines whether progestogens used in hormonal contraceptives are linked to an increased risk of meningioma, the most common intracranial tumour in adults.
Health Canada approves drug that treats hot flashes for use by breast cancer patients

Elinzanetant, also known by the brand name Lynkuet, was first approved in July 2025 to treat the symptoms in women going through menopause.
Lunchtime learning: New National Grand Rounds in radiology

Canadian medical schools take turns to offer virtual accredited sessions.
Getting passed the ‘c-word’: Should GG1 prostate disease even be called ‘cancer’?

‘PSA testing should be as routine as colonoscopy, but colonoscopy only works because we don’t call colon polyps ‘cancers.’’

Middle-aged women drink more than other age groups. Are they overlooking the increased risk of breast cancer?

How we are engineering bacteria to eat cancer

QUIZ: Do you understand ultra-processed foods?

QUIZ: How do you ease cancer queasiness?

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

How pharmacists, dermatologists and med students are teaming up to spot skin cancer

Do progestogens in contraceptives increase the risk of developing meningioma?

Health Canada approves drug that treats hot flashes for use by breast cancer patients

Lunchtime learning: New National Grand Rounds in radiology

Getting passed the ‘c-word’: Should GG1 prostate disease even be called ‘cancer’?