From tragedy to triumph: New biography celebrates Sheila Kussner and Hope & Cope
New book examines how Sheila Kussner and Hope & Cope forged a breakthrough in supporting cancer patients.
Virtual reality goggles a welcome distraction for chemotherapy patients
Virtual reality goggles, available from Hope & Cope volunteers, are now helping patients pass the time during lengthy chemotherapy sessions.
New linear accelerator goes into service in Radiation Oncology
Anti-cancer treatment is now under way with a highly sophisticated and versatile linear accelerator that’s newly installed at the JGH.
New award in respiratory therapy named in honour of Dr. Denny Laporta
As Dr. Denny Laporta eases into semi-retirement in Intensive Care, an award has been established in his honour.
Researchers inch closer to better understanding of brain tumours in children
Certain brain cells may be inherently vulnerable to mutations that cause fatal brain tumours in children, says a study co-led by an LDI researcher.
Dr. Emily Kay-Rivest joins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Dr. Emily Kay-Rivest has joined the JGH Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as a specialist in ear and skull base surgery.
Probing the benefits of exercise for patients and survivors of lymphoma
Although exercise is recognized as being good for cancer patients, hematologist Dr. Nathalie Johnson is taking a closer look at how it helps those with lymphoma.
Dr. Solon Schur joins JGH as skull base neurosurgical oncologist
Dr. Solon Schur has joined the JGH Division of Neurosurgery as a member of staff and as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery.
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.