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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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Clinical trials bring new hope and treatments to Nova Scotians
February 3, 2026
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Nova Scotia Health's ACCRU becomes first site in Canada to open the Novartis Adjuvant WIDER global clinical trial evaluating whether a medication called ribociclib can lower the risk of early-stage breast cancer returning.
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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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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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Nova Scotia Health affiliate scientist explores exercise as medicine in cancer care
May 8, 2025
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By: Allison Currie According to the Canadian Cancer Society, every three minutes someone in Canada hears the words “You have cancer.” Dr. Melanie Keats is no stranger to these words having never known a day in her life when cancer...
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Can we do better? Two international clinical trials in Nova Scotia investigate new cancer treatments
April 21, 2026
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When cancer is rare, aggressive, and difficult to treat, standard therapies can be limited. Patients and clinicians grappling with this reality are left asking: what else might help? Two new clinical trials now open in Nova Scotia are trying to...
