Jason HuDec 14, 20203 min readThe Long Road from the Lab to your Pharmacy: How are Cancer DrugsDeveloped? Part 1Every year, many cancer drugs are approved for use in Canada. Most of us don’t quite know the specifics of this process beyond that it...
Jason HuJun 19, 20194 min readBundle of nerves: insight into fear of cancer recurrenceFrom the moment of diagnosis and up to treatment, cancer takes a heavy mental toll and incurs a lot of emotional distress on patients and...
Jason HuJan 16, 20194 min readI feel your pain: chronic pain in cancer survivorsMany issues can affect the life of cancer survivors after treatment. Unfortunately, they can be physically, mentally or even financially...
Jason HuAug 2, 20184 min readSurviving prostate cancer: living in the aftermath of treatmentWhen talking about men’s cancers, there is no doubt that prostate cancer strikes a lot of fear as it is the most commonly diagnosed...
Afsheen QayyumJul 2, 20184 min readCancer spread and how we can stop itCancer is not a unique disease, but rather a large class of diseases characterized by out-of-control cell growth. The masses of abnormal...
Owen ChenMay 13, 20184 min readCancer cachexia: the hidden problemMany people who have come across loved ones with cancer will notice that their weight and physical strength change over the course of the...
Jason HuFeb 23, 20183 min readBreaking the bank: the financial toxicity of cancerWe all know that cancer is a disease that affects the body. We also acknowledge its effect on our minds through the fear and anxiety it...
Jason HuNov 23, 20173 min readWords matter: The “Cancer Survivor” StoryThe traditional medical definition of cancer survivor was someone who had lived at least five years past diagnosis. Over the years,...
Owen ChenJun 14, 20173 min readCancer: A balance between genes and exposures?What causes cancer? This single question crosses many people’s minds over their course of their life, especially researchers who dedicate...