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April 26, 2012
Gynecologic Oncology Team: Information for Patients and their Families
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A new patient education booklet aiming to introduce the Gyn-Onc team members and other JGH resources to help our patients and their families better understand the general care trajectory they need to go through at the clinic is now available online. It is our hope that this booklet will help reduce the distress of newly diagnosed patients and their families and create a more friendly and more transparent environment of care delivered within the team.
Paper copies are being printed and will soon be available in the Clinic.
February 22, 2012
Cancer Patient Information on Sexuality and Fertility
Cancer and cancer treatment can impact on all aspects of an individual's sexuality. To many younger patients, their fertility can be affected too. The new Sexuality and Fertility portal takes you to websites and introduces books that provide trustworthy and easy to understand information on this topic. Note that information provided from the recommended resources should not be considered as medical advice. It should either not be used in place of your consult with your doctor or other healthcare professional at the Gyn-Onc Clinic.
January 5, 2012
Latest Research Findings by the Gyn-Onc Team
Intravenous aflibercept for treatment of recurrent symptomatic malignant ascites in patients with advanced ovarian cancer: a phase 2, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The Lancet Oncology, Early Online Publication, 21 December 2011.
The build-up of excessive fluid filled with cancer cells in the abdomen (known as malignant ascites) is a painful complication common in advanced ovarian cancer. The study, published Online First in the prestigious British journal The Lancet Oncology, shows the effectiveness of VEGF blockade in the reduction of malignant ascites, but confirms the significant clinical risk of fatal bowel perforation in this population of patients with very advanced cancer. “VEGF blockade should be used with caution in advanced ovarian cancer with abdominal carcinomatosis, and the benefit–risk balance should be thoroughly discussed for each patient,” the authors conclude. For more information, visit the website of The Lancet Oncology.
December 9, 2011
More Canadian Patient Education Materials on Gynecologic Cancer 
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Abreast & the Rest: women's breast gynecologic cancer newsletter
A free quarterly newsletter with articles on new emerging research, personal journeys and healthy living. It is produced by the BC / Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance to provide current and accurate information to women living with breast and gynecological cancers, their families, and supporters. The newsletter is available in both web and PDF format.
Taking it Step by Step: a guide for women diagnosed with gynecological cancer
A guide created by survivors and health care professionals of the BC
Cancer Agency. It covers all aspects of the patient journey and aims to help both new and established patients.The development story of the guide has been featured in the Abreast & the Rest 2011 Fall edition (Vol.2 No.4 page 5).
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November 21, 2011
Ovarian cancer… what is the status of research?
Date: Thursday, December 1st, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Café des Beaux-Arts
1384, Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal
Ovarian Cancer Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), invites you to a Café scientifique. The activity is free. Presentations will be given in French - questions will be answered in both official languages.
RSVP: mbeauprelazure@ovairecanada.org
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E-Handbook Recommendations
 American Society Clinical Oncology (ASCO) patient education series - Cancer Survivorship
ASCO is now offering a new booklet entitled Cancer Survivorship: next steps for patients and their families (PDF, 28 pages), aimed at helping survivors and their loved ones prepare for life post-treatment.
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 American Society Clinical Oncology (ASCO) patient education series - Cancer in Older Adults
Older adults with cancer and their families often have different needs from the other age groups. If you are a cancer patient over 65 years old, you may find the booklet entitled Cancer in Older Adults (PDF, 40 pages) worth reading. The information in the booklet is adapted from the ASCO Curriculum, Cancer Care in the Older Population, an educational resource developed by ASCO for doctors and other health-care professionals who treat people with cancer.
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November 17, 2011
Massage Therapy: Much More Than a Relaxing Experience
Monday, November 21 at 7 p.m.
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Sandra Avendano
Martin Picard |
Visit The 1-in-3 Educational Forum website for more detailed information.
October 24, 2011
Appointment-free cervical cancer screening on Thursday, October 27
To promote the National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week (October 23-29), the Gyn-Onc Clinic, together with the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, will be running an appointment-free, public, cervical cancer screening clinic on Thursday, Oct. 27th, 2011, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. We are inviting you to take advantage of this service offered to the public by the JGH.
Location: JGH Women’s Care Centre, 5790 Côte-des-Neiges Rd., Pavilion H, 3rd floor.
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The Lorne Trottier Public Science Symposium: Alternative Medicine Under the Microscope
Monday, November 7 to Tuesday, November 8
Regardless of one's views on Alternative Medicine, there is no question that the subject merits discussion. Sponsored by the Trottier Family Foundation, the Symposium is held annually at McGill University to support its efforts in scientific education.
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October 6, 2011
Two ancient allies join the modern war against cancer: Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine
Monday, October 24 at 7 p.m.
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Aina Zhang, M.D.
James Wang |
Visit The 1-in-3 Educational Forum website for more detailed information.
July 18, 2011
Ovarian Cancer Canada Knowledge Centre
Ovarian Cancer Canada has recently launched its Knowledge Centre to help strengthen the understanding of ovarian cancer. On the site, the Knowledge link contains multimedia presentations on basic information about the cancer. At the end of each module, users will be given the chance to take a quiz to test their knowledge and share what they have learned with the important women of their lives. The Library link provides a wide variety of downloadable resources for additional learning.
June 16, 2011
Your Robotic Surgery
 A patient education booklet on robotic assisted surgery for gynecologic cancer is now available online for your easier access. Developed by the Gyn-Onc Clinic of the Jewish General Hospital, the booklet provides answers to the most common questions that are asked by patients who are recommended to undergo a surgery. It is aimed at helping patients and their families understand and prepare for the surgery. It also explains what to expect and how to take care of yourself after the operation.
To open the brochure, click on the image. Paper copies are being printed and will soon be available in the Clinic.
May 16, 2011
"Walk with us!"
August 27-28, 2011
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Participating in last year's Weekend to End Women's Cancers was a fabulous, collegial, and growing experience for all the members of the Turqwise Team. We are dedicated to making a difference, with a special focus on gynecological tumors. This year we are participating once again! On August 27-28, we will be raising funds by walking 60 kilometres for two days or 32 kilometres for one day through the neighbourhoods of Montreal.
We invite you to be a part of our journey and walk with us. Together we can make a difference! For more information, visit our Turqwise Team at the Pharmaprix Weekend to End Women's Cancers.
Teleconference - Wake Up Call! Dealing with Insomnia on Caring Voices
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Time: 12pm (ET)
Insomnia is a common problem for women with ovarian cancer. It can manifest as difficulty falling asleep, multiple awakenings during the night, or early morning awakenings with the inability to get back to sleep. Join this online chat at CaringVoices.ca. Ask Dr. Josée Savard your questions about your sleeplessness and how to manage it. She has researched many aspects of this disorder and the cancer experience.
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May 10, 2011
The Segal Cancer Centre of the Jewish General Hospital presents: 1-in-3 Inaugural Lecture Series
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Richard Béliveau Wed. April 27
Dr. Robert Kilgour Tue. May 10
Dr. Amir Raz Thurs. June 2 |
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Visit The 1-in-3 Integrative Health Educational Forum website for more detailed information.
May 5, 2011
Teleconference - Living with Lymphedema
Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Time: 8:00pm – 9:00 pm (ET)
Lymphedema can occur months to years following surgery for ovarian cancer, particularly if lymph nodes have been removed. It can be a distressing problem. Learn about how it is diagnosed, the risks and treatment. Get a patient’s perspective and discover useful resources.
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Mar. 21, 2011
Advances in Treating Chemotherapy-Related Nausea and Vomiting
Date: Mar. 23rd, 2011, 1:30 - 2:30 pm ET
The workshop is one of the year-round free Connect® Education Workshops that CancerCare offers for people to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of their home or office. These workshops are accessible through telephone or via live streaming through the internet.
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Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
CancerCare will be offering a Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer from April to July 2011. The series consists of four workshops that will take place on Tuesdays, from 1:30-2:30 pm ET - April 12, May 10, June 14 and July 12.
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Podcasts and MP3 of the past workshops are available from the “Calendar of Events”. Should you need more information, contact CancerCare at 1-800-813-HOPE or info@cancercare.org.
Feb. 28, 2011
Gloria’s Girls Patient Gifts
In th e next two weeks, patients followed in the gyn-onc clinic of the JGH will be receiving ECOCERT certified organic body care gifts.The gynonc team would like to express their gratitude to Gloria’s Girls for their thoughtful contribution to women’s well-being. Gloria’s Girls aims at increasing awareness of ovarian cancer and fundraising for state of the art cancer research. For more information about Gloria’s Girls, please visit the website of the Jewish General Hospital Foundation.
Feb. 3, 2011
Latest News on Robotic Surgery in Gazette
Robot-assisted surgery is both safer for patients and more cost-effective for hospitals than the conventional way of going under the knife, conclude two new studies by researchers at the Jewish General Hospital.
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Jan. 27, 2011
Research Updates on Ovarian Cancer
Join Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden to hear research development on ovarian cancer and ask your questions. Dr. Vanderhyden is a researcher at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and Corinne Boyer Chair in Ovarian Cancer Research.
Date: February 23, 2011, noon – 1 pm (ET)
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Fish Out of Water – Men being helpful to women who have cancer on Caring Voices
This online chat will be helpful and illuminating for men who have a spouse who has ovarian cancer and women diagnosed with ovarian cancer who want some insight into what might be going through their spouse’s mind.
Date: March 23, 2011, noon – 1 pm (ET)
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Jan. 24, 2011
The booklet Facing Forward: Making a Difference in Cancer (.pdf) by the National Cancer Institute has been completely revised and is now available online. It is designed for cancer survivors and those who have taken care of someone with cancer.
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Jan. 12, 2011
Robot-assisted surgery dramatically improves outcomes in patients with uterine, endometrial, and cervical cancer, said researchers at the Jewish General Hospital’s Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research.
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Dec. 20, 2010
Goodman Cancer Research Centre Public Forum - Session 3 : Stem cells and Cancer: "Friends or Foes?"
Date: Mar. 24, 2011
Registration Free
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View video of Session 1: Agents and diseases that trigger cancer : "Can you catch cancer?"
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