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Activating New Ovarian Cancer Therapies

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Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre is home to the only program for treating complex gynecological cancers in the region. Read more

Dr. Ved Tandan and Dr. Bonnie Shum pose for a photo together inside a hospital office

Complex Liver and Pancreatic Surgeries

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Tumours growing on the liver. Cancer of the pancreas or gallbladder. These are complex conditions that require specialized and sophisticated care. Read more

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Young Father No Longer Afraid of Tomorrow

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What started as a carefree family vacation for 32-year-old Francis Asis of Milton turned into the fight of his life. Read more

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New Station Shortens Diagnostic Time

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A new donor-funded grossing station is enabling the Anatomical Pathology department at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre to study tissue samples with shorter turnaround times than ever before. Read more

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Climb for Cancer Celebrates Success

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The 11th annual Climb for Cancer on May 13 was a tremendous success, with over 1,500 participants and nearly 105 teams “stepping in front of cancer” to raise more than $168,000 in support of the Tomorrow Stems From You™ campaign. Read more

Portrait photo of Dorothy Vernon-Brown wearing glasses and a hot pink dress

Working Toward a Brighter Tomorrow

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A large unexplained bruise on her leg was the first sign of something being terribly wrong. When Dorothy Vernon-Brown of Mississauga visited a walk-in clinic to have the bruise examined, she received the shock of her life. The blood tests revealed that she had cancer. Read more

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When Every Second Counts

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Each passing moment can mean the difference between life and death. Read more

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Family Ambassadors are Relaying for Life

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Alan Bowler from Ancaster had no symptoms, nor any other indication that his life was going to change drastically. Read more

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Celebrating a Milestone

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The mission of Zonta International is to empower women worldwide through service and advocacy. Read more

Dr. Rosalyn Juergens and Dr. Denise Bryant-Lukosius

Gala Funding Supports Patient Empowerment

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Proceeds from The Foundation’s annual gala are supporting an innovative research project focused on “Patient Empowerment and New Models of Personalized Cancer Care.” Read more