What to expect at the Dermatologist
So you were able to #GetSkinHelp and now you’ve been booked for an appointment, that’s great! A
Dermatologist can often spot a potential skin cancer (whether it be SCC – Squamous Cell Carcinoma, BCC – Basal Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, or even a Merkel Cell Carcinoma) on sight or with their dermatoscope, or if they find a lesion particularly suspicious they will recommend a biopsy for pathological analysis.
The Northern Ontario Travel Grants Program
The northern travel grant is a financial aid available to eligible applicants residing in northern Ontario. This grant helps cover medical related travel costs.
Research & Development: Canadian Burden of Skin Disease from 1990 to 2017
Abstract Background: Skin diseases can have high morbidity that can be costly to society and individuals. To date, there has been no comprehensive assessment of the burden of skin disease in Canada. Objectives: To evaluate the burden of 18 skin and subcutaneous diseases from 1990 to 2017 in Canada using the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data. […]
Research & Development: Artificial Intelligence May Help Predict Response to Immune Checkpoint Blockade in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma
Press Release from the American Association for Cancer Research Link to page PHILADELPHIA – A computational method that combines clinicodemographic variables with deep learning of pre-treatment histology images could predict response to immune checkpoint blockade among patients with advanced melanoma, according to results published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer […]
Research & Development: Skin Cancer Epidemics in the Elderly as An Emerging Issue in Geriatric Oncology
Abstract Skin cancer is a worldwide, emerging clinical need in the elderly white population, with a steady increase in incidence rates, morbidity and related medical costs. Skin cancer is a heterogeneous group of cancers comprising cutaneous melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC), which predominantly affect elderly patients, aged older than 65 years. Melanoma has distinct […]
Take Control Of Your Body
Practicing medicine is an inexact science. The body is a complex machine with nuanced capabilities and shortcomings. It is not a simple algorithm where X+Y=Z. Factors like lifestyle, diet, environmental considerations, and family history all add their own flavour on how a person will react to any illness. That means doctors are not only asked to practice “textbook science,” but […]
Research & Development: Temperature-dependent Cell Death Patterns
Temperature-dependent cell death patterns induced by functionalized gold nanoparticle photothermal therapy in melanoma cells Abstract Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a promising approach for cancer targeting therapy. However, the temperature-dependent killing of tumor cells in PTT remains unclear. In this study, we report necroptosis plays a role in the anti-tumor effects observed in gold nanorod (GNR)-mediated […]
What Ontario Doctors are Paid
The Ontario healthcare system is a truly wonderous execution of the bureaucracy. Large governing bodies, like the Ontario Medical Association and College of Nurses, are charged with interpreting dozens of provincial & federal legislative acts and countless regulations to provide Ontarians with the marvel that is the Ontario Healthcare Insurance Plan (OHIP). The total Ontario […]
Research & Development: Targeted-gene Silencing BRAF
Targeted-gene silencing of BRAF to interrupt BRAF/MEK/ERK pathway synergized photothermal therapeutics for melanoma using a novel FA-GNR-siBRAF nanosystem Abstract Melanoma is significantly associated with mutant BRAF gene, a suitable target for siRNA-based anti-melanoma therapy. However, a tumor-specific delivery system is a major hurdle for clinical applications. Here, we developed a novel nano-carrier, FA-GNR-siBRAF for safe […]
Skin Cancer Screening Is Needed Now More Than Ever
A recent report by the Toronto Star has exposed how the Coronavirus is affecting cancer care in Ontario. Their report states that there is a “sharp rise in the number of people coming to hospitals with advanced cancers” due to doctors prioritizing more serious cases, people avoiding medical centres, and the postponement of screening programs for breast, […]
