THE BLOG
what are biomarkers
understanding cancer - cancer is a disease that is characterized by abnormal cell process involving uncontrolled cell growth and proliferation that alters normal cell behaviour. the genetic alterations within the cancer cells will be manifested by the release of...
improving access to innovative therapies
here's how biologics have become an important part in the cancer landscape, providing better outcomes for some patients . because they are made from living organisms biologics can not be exactly copied [generics]. the complex manufacturing process of biologics results...
cancer in canada in 2020
understanding how cancer affects canadians is an important part of understanding how precision medicine will affect canadains. here, we pulled some data from the canadian medical association journal on projected estimates of cancer in canada in 2020. cancer continues...
precision medicine awareness month launches in canada
throughout the month of november, the cancer collaborative in collaboration with the european cancer patients coalition [ECPC] will highlight the growing role that precision medicine plays in oncology through the CRACKING THE CANCER CODE campaign. the premise of...
ASCO 20 – UNITE AND CONQUER TO ACCELERATE PROGRESS TOGETHER
for the first time since its inception in 1965, the ASCO scientific conference was held virtually amid the COVID 19 pandemic. this did not stop the global oncology community from convening during three days [from may 29-31] to accelerate progress together. on june 4th...
#travelwithcolab
this year promises to be another filled with interesting conversations, dynamic dialogues and learning, lots of learning - across the globe. learning from different experiences, various perspectives, understanding how things are done outside of canada and taking those...
