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When Colorectal Cancer Fights Back
Colorectal cancer is among the most common and deadliest cancers in Canada. Despite therapeutic advances, too many patients still experience [...]
Improving the Diagnosis of a Rare Uterine Cancer
Uterine leiomyosarcoma (uLMS) is a rare and aggressive cancer of the uterus. When diagnosed at an advanced stage, the five-year [...]
Better Monitoring to Prevent Stomach Cancer
Stomach cancer often develops from precancerous lesions known as intestinal metaplasia. These lesions can be monitored through endoscopy, but they [...]
Pregnancy and Sweeteners: A Risk for Breast Cancer?
In Canada, breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. Recently, researchers have observed a concerning increase in [...]
Unraveling Leukemia Resistance to Treatments
Acute myeloid leukemia is the deadliest blood cancer in adults. Despite chemotherapy, many patients do not respond to treatment or [...]
Protecting Workers From Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among men in Canada. Despite its high prevalence, its causes [...]
Overcoming Glioblastoma Resistance
Glioblastoma multiforme is one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer and is unfortunately associated with a poor prognosis. [...]
A Different Way to Monitor Breast Cancer Risk
Some women are born with a genetic predisposition that significantly increases their risk of developing breast cancer. In Canada, it [...]
One Step Ahead of Bone Cancer Spread
Osteosarcoma is the most common bone cancer and primarily affects children, adolescents, and young adults. Unfortunately, when the disease spreads [...]
Identifying High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Every case of prostate cancer progresses differently. While some forms progress slowly, others can quickly become dangerous. To provide patients [...]
Cutting Off Leukemia’s Fuel Supply
T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia is an aggressive blood cancer that affects children and adults in Canada each year. Although survival [...]