Cancer Assistance Program

The Cancer Assist Podcast

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Join Dr. Bill Evans, members of The Cancer Assistance Program and cancer specialists as they discuss cancer diagnosis, causes and treatment. The Cancer Assist Show is hosted by Dr. Bill Evans, MD, FRCP, Past President of the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre at HHS. Brought to you by the Cancer Assistance Program – an organization lending support to cancer patients and families of those affected by cancer.

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Keeping ahead of COVID-19: Part 2 06.04.2020 18:57

Dr. Bill Evans continues a discussion on the COVID-19 virus and how you can maintain your health during this uncertain time. The Cancer Assist Show is hosted by Dr. Bill Evans, MD, FRCP, Past President of the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre at HHS. Brought to you by the Cancer Assistance Program – an organization lending support to cancer patients and families of those affected by cancer. --...

Keeping ahead of COVID-19: Part 1 30.03.2020 19:54

Dr. Bill Evans discusses the COVID-19 virus and its impact on cancer patients and caregivers. The Cancer Assist Show is hosted by Dr. Bill Evans, MD, FRCP, Past President of the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre at HHS. Brought to you by the Cancer Assistance Program – an organization lending support to cancer patients and families of those affected by cancer. --- The Cancer Assist Show and it...

Introduction to the Cancer Assist Show 27.03.2020 19:49

Dr. Bill Evans, past president of the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre at HHS, provides an overview of Cancer diagnosis and causes. The Cancer Assist Show is hosted by Dr. Bill Evans, MD, FRCP, Past President of the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre at HHS. Brought to you by the Cancer Assistance Program – an organization lending support to cancer patients and families of those affected b...

Healthy Resolutions for The New Year 29.12.2019 42:05

There are lifestyle choices or changes we can make that can reduce the risk of developing cancer during our lifetime. To quit smoking and to be more active are two of these changes. Dr. Peter Selby (Chief of Medicine, Psychiatry, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) joins Dr. Evans to discuss strategies for smoking cessation and the resources and supports that are available to smokers in the co...

Advancements in the Treatment and Management of Lung Cancer 25.11.2019 43:18

Dr. Anand Swaminath (Associate Professor, Department of Oncology, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University) describes recent improvements in radiation therapy planning and delivery and the benefits of these developments. Radiotherapy may be used alone, in combination with chemotherapy or in combination with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. It also plays a role in palliation. Dr. Peter Ellis (P...

The Detection and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer 28.05.2017 43:02

This episode describes the early signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer, the screening programs that are available and the treatment for this disease. Dr. Marko Simunovic (Surgical Oncologist, Juravinski Cancer Centre and Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, McMaster University) provides an overview of the surgical management of colon and rectal cancer. Dr. John Goffin (Associate Profess...