Oncology

This program is helping pediatric oncology patients (and their parents) use lifestyle habits to counter the impact of cancer treatments
The sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition observed in children with cancer led Montreal researchers to want to provide support for patients and their parents to improve their habits.
Long-term outcomes of localized prostate cancer arising in patients taking 5-ARIs
Canadian study examines long-term outcomes of clinically localized prostate cancer occurring in individuals taking 5-alpha-reductase-inhibitors.

Is saffron a super spice for internal medicine? A review of more than 30 years of research

The spice is a ‘valuable ally’ in the prevention and treatment of various diseases, according to a review on the health effects of saffron and its by-products.
Tattoos associated with a 21% greater risk of lymphoma: new study

Regret was for many years considered the most severe side-effect of tattoos. But a new study suggests there could be much worse things to worry about than that.
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of menopause treatment in breast cancer survivors

How much do you know about the options available to breast cancer survivors going through menopause?
Less invasive cancer treatments are gaining serious ground

Newer treatments with fewer side-effects allow for more targeted, precise and personalized therapies.
‘Concerning error rate’: Study questions viability of TVUS triage strategy

A study examining more than 1,400 Black patients found 11.4% of endometrial cancer cases likely misclassified.
New hope in the face of triple-negative breast cancer

Results of McGill study could make it possible to target and personalize treatments for patients with this kind of breast cancer or with other solid tumours.
Cancer research blasts off: Materials behave differently in lower gravity allowing for accelerated research

Apparently space is the place, specifically the International Space Station, for faster results.
One dose of HPV vaccine now recommended for younger groups, says immunization committee

National committee is maintaining its two-dose recommendation for people 21 to 26 years old.

This program is helping pediatric oncology patients (and their parents) use lifestyle habits to counter the impact of cancer treatments

Long-term outcomes of localized prostate cancer arising in patients taking 5-ARIs

Is saffron a super spice for internal medicine? A review of more than 30 years of research

Tattoos associated with a 21% greater risk of lymphoma: new study

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of menopause treatment in breast cancer survivors

Less invasive cancer treatments are gaining serious ground

‘Concerning error rate’: Study questions viability of TVUS triage strategy

New hope in the face of triple-negative breast cancer

Cancer research blasts off: Materials behave differently in lower gravity allowing for accelerated research

One dose of HPV vaccine now recommended for younger groups, says immunization committee