Old cancer drug showing promising new results
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Apr 14, 2015
Eric Hoskins promises remedy to high hospital parking fees in Ontario
Health Minister Eric Hoskins says he will “very soon” have a remedy for the exorbitant charges that ail patients and visitors alike. Read...
Apr 14, 2015
Number of childhood cancer survivors increasing, most have morbidities
The prevalence of childhood cancer survivors is estimated to have increased, and the majority of those who have survived five or more...
Apr 14, 2015
Million Dollar Smiles playground builds
During the summer months, Million Dollar Smiles (MDS) builds playgrounds in the backyards of selected children who are navigating...
Mar 24, 2015
When Cancer Hits, Engage Children Actively
Caregivers for children when there’s cancer in the family or when the child himself is diagnosed need to keep in mind three lessons that...
Mar 12, 2015
Hospital parking survey
Last year, OPACC participated in a roundtable discussion with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and other community organizations...
Mar 11, 2015
FDA clears first therapy for rare childhood cancer
United Therapeutics' Unituxin has become the first-ever therapy approved in the US for neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer that most...
Mar 11, 2015
Researchers map "genomic landscape" of childhood adrenocortical tumors for the first time
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an advance that could lead to better identification of malignant pediatric...
Mar 9, 2015
Caregivers and the Ultimate ‘What If’
Life presents many difficult challenges throughout the course of the years that unfold before us. Perhaps that is the ultimate...
Mar 3, 2015
POGO special event honouring Dr. Mark Greenberg
CIRQUE & Celebrating Dr. Mark This year, Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) will recognize one of childhood cancer’s Champions,...
Mar 2, 2015