Oncology

New approach opens door to better-targeted treatments and faster drug discovery for complex diseases

McGill University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can identify small groups of cells most responsible for driving aggressive cancers. The tool, called SIDISH, offers scientists a clearer path to designing targeted therapies by showing which cells inside a tumour are most strongly linked with poor patient outcomes, rather than treating all...

Canadian Cancer Society urges lowering colorectal cancer screening age to 45

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is calling on provinces and territories to lower the start age of organized colorectal cancer screening programs to 45 for people at average risk, from the current age of 50. This call comes amidst mounting evidence that colorectal cancer...

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New approach opens door to better-targeted treatments and faster drug discovery for complex diseases

McGill University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can identify small groups of cells most responsible...

Canadian Cancer Society urges lowering colorectal cancer screening age to 45

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is calling on provinces and territories to lower the...

Unleashing natural killer cells against cancer

Scientists have developed a strategy to boost the cancer-fighting power of natural killer (NK)...

Doctors report false health information, lack of health data sharing put patient care at risk

Canada's doctors are concerned that false health information and disconnected health systems are putting...