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Author of the article: Brigid Goulem Publishing date: May 12, 2021  •  May 13, 2021  •  3 minute read Dr. Joseph Pater with his Canadian Cancer Society Award for Excellence in Cancer Research: Lifetime Contribution Prize. Photo by Queens University /Supplied Photo Article content There were many variables that shaped Dr. Joseph Pater’s decision to research cancer treatments — his wife, who was a nurse, his father, who died of colon cancer when he was young, a...

Alberta expanding rapid testing to better track cases in vulnerable populations. As COVID-19 cases rise in much of the country, cancer specialists worry about the drop in screening numbers and potential undetected illnesses. Read more: A ski resort in British Columbia fires employees after a rash of virus cases linked to parties; find out how many entries into Canada there have been since the pandemic began and the challenges for border officials. Dr. Georg Siemon looks out of a traditional sma...

Oncologist fears tsunami of cancer after COVID-19 lockdowns limited screening Cancer specialists are worried about the significant drop in cancer screening, referrals and diagnoses in Canada since the pandemic began in March. It doesnt mean cancer rates are dropping — it means people with cancer dont know it yet. Social Sharing