The Flow Cytometer: One Step Closer to Unlocking the Mysteries of Cancer
As researchers around the world race to discover new approaches to treating cancer, many believe the answer lies in tailoring treatment specifically to the individual patient, a practice called personalized […]
Transforming the Way Doctors Treat Brain Cancer, Right Here in Ottawa
A world-leading surgical technique is being used more and more often in Ottawa, thanks to consistent support from local donors. Thanks to donations from our community, the way we treat […]
Revealed: The Secret Language of a Pathology Report
Jason Wasserman MD PhD FRCPC, co-creator of MyPathologyReport.ca is working with Cancer Coaches to help their clients easily interpret their pathology reports. “Your life could change depending on what I […]
A New Link Between Diet and Breast Cancer Treatment…What Does It Mean?
Did you know that every hour somewhere in the world, a discovery is made that helps us learn more about cancer? Well, researchers recently learned something new that could impact […]
What’s New In Local Oncolytic Virus Therapy?
The Cancer Foundation has long supported the work of local researcher Dr. John Bell and his colleagues, who over the last decade have made significant strides in using specially engineered […]
Celebrating Milestones in Local Clinical Trials
The Cancer Foundation celebrates a grant to the Clinical Trials Office in 2016. For over a decade, the Cancer Foundation has been one of the only organizations funding our local […]
International Women’s Day Highlight on Ovarian Cancer Researcher and Exciting Breakthrough
Cancer Champions @ Work: Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden/Ovarian Cancer Researcher Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden has dedicated her career to unlocking the mysteries of ovarian cancer – and developing new ways to treat […]
Cancer Champion and Clinical Investigator: Dr Johanne Weberpals
Dr. Johanne Weberpals is looking at cancer research through a whole new lens these days. After her father was diagnosed and treated for cancer, she says she learned a lot from […]
Thanks to our donors, “Ottawa scientists hail ‘viral strategy’ to fight pancreatic cancer”
You may be aware that Pancreatic Cancer is one of the most devastating cancers. It is often diagnosed very late-stage and is considered a “treatment refractory disease”. For the 85% […]