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2021 News Archive

Spotlight: Joel and Debrah Weiss

Peer Support Volunteers Joel and Debrah Weiss Give Back In the fall of 2015, Joel Weiss started experiencing pain in his mid-back. It persisted enough that he reached out to his doctor, who ordered an ultrasound and bloodwork. The results revealed that his lipase...

Spotlight: Dr. Shiva Jayaraman

Dr. Shiva Jayaraman speaks to PCC about beginning recruitment for the NeoPancONE trial at St. Joseph’s Health Centre and how he grew one of Canada’s highest-volume pancreatic cancer treatment programs.

PASS-01 Announcement: A Message from Michelle Capobianco

Today I am thrilled to announce the launch of our next landmark research investment, PASS-01: a clinical trial that will finally address the diverse nature of this disease and provide personalized treatment options for advanced pancreatic cancer patients....

New Clinical Trial Studies Pancreatic Cancer Tumour Traits To Uncover Better Treatment Options

New Clinical Trial Studies Pancreatic Cancer Tumor Traits to Uncover Better Treatment Options NEW YORK – March 30, 2021 – A new team of pioneering pancreatic cancer researchers has been formed to predict which treatments might work best for...

Webinar: What You Need to Know About Wills

What you Need to Know About Wills in 40 Minutes On Demand WebinarWith so much to consider, we know creating or updating your will can be a daunting task. That's why we asked Certified Executor Advisor Walter Viner to share some important advice with our community in a...

World Cancer Day 2021 – New Normal Same Cancer

Canadian Oncology Community Unites For World Cancer Day: Shedding Light on the Impact of Covid-19 on Cancer Care Oncologists estimate cancer diagnoses down 25 per cent in some areas as a result of COVID-19 Some oncologists are also reporting an increase in later...