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Food for Thought about Cancer and Nutrition

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Food is fuel for the body. For cancer patients, having the right fuel is more important than ever. Read more

Ravinderpal Duggal poses for a photo.

From Headache to Brain Cancer

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“It began with a minor headache,” says Ravinderpal Duggal from Brampton. “Then I felt pain on the right side of my body and my vision started to blur.” Read more

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A Closer Look at Cancer Cells

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“Our laboratory is a centre of excellence for the region and our experts play an important role in the care of patients with various blood cancers,” explains Dr. Catherine Ross, Medical Lead for the Flow Cytometry and Malignant Hematology Lab at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. Read more

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Creating Change with Cancer Clinical Trials

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Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to caring for cancer patients. That is why clinical trials, which are an important part of medical research, are so vital to the future of cancer care. Read more

Nancy Lewis at Juravinski Hospital

Recovering from Breast Cancer at the Gym

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Nancy Lewis grew concerned when she noticed an abnormality in her right breast in 2016. Read more

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The Future of Neurosurgery

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We have initiated a campaign to purchase two neurosurgical microscopes, which are critical to performing highly sensitive surgical procedures for both pediatric and adult patients. Read more

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Fund Supports Breast Cancer Patients

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Dorothy Borovich is a breast cancer survivor and a supporter of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation. Having experienced breast cancer firsthand, she established the Healthy Reflections Fund to help other patients. Read more

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Twice as Grateful for Lifesaving Care

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“I felt the first lump in my armpit,” recalls Phyllis, who will never forget the day her cancer journey began in 2005. “I searched further and found another lump in my left breast.” Read more

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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