
New JGH lab launched to test potentially revolutionary cancer treatment
A potential breakthrough in cancer treatment, using magnetism to guide medication-carrying bacteria into tumours, will be tested in a new JGH lab.

JGH Chief of Dermatology honoured by Israel Cancer Research Fund
Dr. Robin Billick, JGH Chief of Dermatology, is being honoured by the Israel Cancer Research Fund for decades of service in diagnosing cancer and saving lives.

Treatment and reassurance at JGH clinic for patients with rare blood cancers
A pace-setting JGH clinic is providing care and support to patients with rare blood cancers, while raising awareness and promoting research.

Hope & Cope’s volunteers rebound from stressful impact of COVID 19
Many Hope & Cope volunteers were troubled by not being allowed to see cancer patients in person during the pandemic, but now those ties are being re-established.

New Director of Lady Davis Institute aiming to boost LDI’s global prominence and impact
As the new Director of the Lady Davis Institute, Dr. Stephen Robbins hopes to see the LDI gain even more global prominence.

Major construction to install new cancer-fighting linear accelerator in Radiation Oncology
Construction is under way to install a fourth linear accelerator in Radiation Oncology, making cancer treatment faster and more accurate.

Telehealth plays key role in Radiation Oncology, even though treatment is provided in person
Although radiation therapy for cancer must be administered in person, the Division of Radiation Oncology is making extensive use of telehealth to provide support to patients and keep staff in the loop.

Telehealth becomes vital nursing tool in monitoring patients’ health at home
JGH nurses in many fields are playing a key role in using telehealth to maintain contact with patients and provide the support they need at home.

Major donation for research consortium to improve outcomes of lung cancer patients
A major donation has led to creation of a JGH-based consortium to improve the outcomes of lung cancer patients through customized treatments.

JGH nursing initiative wins award for helping cancer patients manage their symptoms
A JGH nursing initiative to help cancer outpatients manage their symptoms more effectively has won an award from the Order of Nurses of Quebec.