THE BLOG
What’s New in Gene Therapy?
this is a guest article and does not necessarily reflect the views and values of the cancer collaborative. the original article was created by Impetus Digital and can be found here. Gene therapy involves the treatment of diseases by introducing genetic material into...
How Wearable Technologies are Creating New Clinical Trial Endpoints
this is a guest article and does not necessarily reflect the views and values of the cancer collaborative. the original article was created by Impetus Digital and can be found here. Wearable technologies are gaining a lot of interest as a means of data collection in...
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...
I am very proud to be working with the cancer collaborative in BC on accessing #CARTcelltherapy It is obvious by the letter from the @govTogetherBC they are lacking all understanding of this significant cancer treatment for kids. https://twitter.com/cancercolab/status/1405212865657716746