Promising outlook for new pancreatic cancer treatment pioneered at the JGH
Clinical trials and further research are under way into the use of endoscopic techniques to embed radioactive materials in tumours.
Cancer during pregnancy: Fear, anxiety and, in many cases, a joyous outcome
Despite the difficulties faced by mothers-to-be with cancer, a multidisciplinary treatment team at the JGH gives them good reason to hope for the best.
Dr. Gerald Batist elected to Royal Society of Canada
Dr. Batist will be inducted into the RSC on November 14.
Link between alcohol and cancer should not be overlooked by consumers, JGH oncologist advises
According to Dr. Michael Pollak of the Cancer Prevention Centre, the risk of cancer rises with the amount of alcohol consumed.
Odds of beating cancer boosted through cooperation among doctors in multiple specialties
In battling cancer, JGH physicians in various medical specialties work closely together to maximize the quality of treatment.
Mutations in breast cancer genes go undetected in certain breast cancer patients, study finds
Study’s findings make a case for universal genetic testing of breast cancer patients.
Dr. Alexandra Ladouceur joins JGH Division of Rheumatology
Dr. Alexandra Ladouceur will become an Assistant Professor in McGill University’s Division of Rheumatology.
90th anniversary flashback: Launch of the Herzl Dispensary, a JGH forerunner
Launched in 1912, the Herzl Dispensary provided care to Montreal’s growing Jewish population and served as a forerunner of the JGH.
Cochlear implant now an easier option for JGH patients hoping to overcome deafness
To regain their hearing, many patients are opting for a cochlear implant, performed by a surgical team that includes a JGH otolaryngologist.
90th anniversary flashback: Preparing the JGH for its first COVID-19 patients
At a crucial meeting in February 2020, dozens of senior JGH healthcare professionals finalized plans to admit the first COVID-19 patients.