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Researcher in Action: Meet the Rn Coordinators From the Atlantic Clinical Cancer Research Unit
May 12, 2022
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A critical part of cancer care is clinical trials. In fact, over the past four decades, all advances in cancer treatments have only been possible because of this important part of research. Located at the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s Victoria...
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Nova Scotia Health launches first-in-Canada technology that brings together oncology information in real time
February 17, 2023
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Puts province at forefront of cancer care information technology; expected to decrease treatment wait times and improve survival rates Cancer patients in Nova Scotia will receive improved care, shorter wait times, and better results thanks to the new Oncology Transformation...
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The Atlantic Clinical Cancer Research Unit provides care and hope through research
June 13, 2024
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By: Kirsten Millar People who have been affected by cancer, whether as a patient, caregiver, friend, or loved one, know how important it is to have the best possible tools to help fight back. At Nova Scotia Health, the Atlantic...
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Digital app transforms health care for cancer patients in Nova Scotia
November 3, 2023
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By: Matt Lumley A new online app will empower cancer care patients in Nova Scotia to take a more active role in their treatment journey. The app, developed by Varian Medical Systems, gives registered Cancer Care Program patients remote access...
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Meet our Affiliate Scientist, Dr. Gabriela Ilie
September 18, 2024
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By: Allison Currie Dr. Gabriela Ilie is an Associate Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology and the Department of Urology at the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, and the Endowed Soillse Scientist in Cancer Quality...
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Nova Scotia Health and Varian continue to advance cancer care in Nova Scotia
November 22, 2023
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A new phase has been reached in Nova Scotia’s ongoing commitment to transforming cancer care. Cancer care patients in Nova Scotia will start receiving care on the first-in-the-world Ethos radiotherapy system with HyperSight imaging solution in January 2024. Powered by...
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“It’s giving us optimism”: Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub brings partners together to transform cancer care
June 16, 2023
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When Margaret Palmeter’s mother Maureen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer the family knew she was in for a difficult journey not only battling the disease, but also navigating the complicated and disconnected world of cancer treatment in Nova Scotia. The...
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Blending the art and science of nursing with education and expertise
November 18, 2022
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Meet Duana d’Entremont, Professional Practice Leader – Nurse Practitioner Nurse practitioners are the health care providers of choice for millions of Canadians each year – thanks to the high-quality, patient-centered primary, acute and specialty care they provide. In Nova Scotia...
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‘Revolutionizing’ cancer treatment: How donor CAR T-cells changed Debbie Purchase’s life
October 3, 2024
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By: Heide Pearson On a shelf in Dr. Mahmoud Elsawy’s office at the QEII Hospital in Halifax, sit six small vials in a cardboard box. Each of those vials once contained 20 million donated chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells that...
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Transforming cancer care in Nova Scotia
February 2, 2024
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By: Michele Charlton and Allison Currie Every Nova Scotian will be touched by cancer sometime in their lifetime – either they will receive a diagnosis, or a family member or friend will. When that happens, we want them to know...
