Researchers in Montreal have developed a new way of administering cancer-fighting drugs directly into tumours, using something they call “bacteria-based nanorobots.” The approach has so far been successfully tested only in
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Cutting-edge VERO radiation machine bringing hope to B.C. cancer patients
High-tech computer software. Infrared cameras. X-ray beams. A GPS system. This may sound like the makings of a great science fiction film, but it’s real life: VERO – one of the
Program aims to ease the minds of cancer survivors
After completing cancer therapy, patients usually feel relief. But then the “what ifs” kick in. “There’s this feeling of fear — that the cancer could come back, or often, people lose
P.E.I. palliative home care program big success so far, says province
A unique program started eight months ago to help palliative care patients in P.E.I. receive care in their own homes evenings and weekends is being declared a big success. The program, Paramedics
Lack of exercise costs world $67.5 billion and 5 million lives a year
A study of one million people has found that physical inactivity costs the global economy $67.5 billion a year in healthcare and productivity losses, but an hour a day of exercise could
Study shows women who received cancer screening invitation letters are more likely to have a Pap test
TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2016 /CNW/ – Receiving an invitation to get screened for cervical cancer is associated with a greater likelihood of getting screened, according to a new study published in the