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Cancer Patients Need Access to Care Services
Safe and timely access to essential cancer care — including diagnostics, testing and treatment — must remain a top priority across Canada during any crisis. The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) recently conducted its second Léger survey on the disruption of cancer care in Canada during the pandemic. We learned that our community shares deep...
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A Phase III Clinical Trial (FLORA-5) for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is categorized as advanced once the cancer has spread away from its site of origin in the pelvis. OncoQuest is grateful to all the listed investigators in Canada for participating in FLORA-5, which begins enrolling on May 1, 2021. Many clinical trials are currently taking place to look at new ways to prevent,...
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OICR’s Renewed Strategy for Cancer Research
The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is a leader in driving innovative, collaborative cancer research across the province and around the world. The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is a leader in driving innovative, collaborative cancer research across the province and around the world. The organization is building on that foundation with a...
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Oncology Drug Access Navigators: Who, What, Where, and Why?
My name is Craig Woudsma, and I am a Director and team-lead for ODANO. I’m a Registered Pharmacy Technician with almost 20 years’ experience and I’ve worked in oncology pharmacy for the past decade. In 2017 I became the Drug Access Navigator for my centre’s oncology clinic, as well as a member of Oncology Drug...
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Why Data Is the Key to Managing Your Health
To be a full partner in your health care journey, it’s essential that your personal health information (PHI) is accessible to you, where and when you need it.
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Medical Innovation Reinvigorates Hope for Canadian Patients
Learn about the Canadian research that's led to major breakthroughs in treating complicated and life-threatening diseases which previously had no treatment.
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Is It IBS or IBD? A Simple Stool Test Zeroes in on the Answer
LifeLabs’ Fecal Calprotectin stool test lets patients and practitioners confidently rule out inflammatory causes for chronic diarrhea.
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People with IBD Need Extra Support During the Pandemic
Amidst the pandemic, chronic disease sufferers are experiencing unprecedented challenges — but fortunately, organizations like Crohn’s and Colitis Canada are here to help.
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What You Need to Know About e-Prescriptions and Auto-Fax
While e-prescribing and auto-faxing look similar on the surface, there are major differences when it comes to patient safety and workflow efficiency.
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Cancer Care Can’t Pause in a Pandemic
Timely and safe access to essential cancer care should remain a top priority across Canada during COVID-19, or any other public health crisis.