NEW: A shortage of medical staff and treatment capacity has led to growing wait times and soaring burnout in B.C.’s cancer care system. I spoke with dozens of insiders who say the province is not ready for a coming "tsunami of cancer."
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Dr. Michael Jewett, Professor of Surgery (Urology) at @pmcancercentre and @uoftmedicine, was named to the Order of Canada on Dec. 30, 2020.
Read the Q&A with Dr. Jewett → https://t.co/2ydGEXpWeB
I'm an MD and I'm #ReadyToVaccinate people against #COVID19. Just tell me when and where I'll be there. If you're a health professional and want to pitch in, tell us what you do and that you're ready and willing. Please RT TY.
2020 was tough, but some amazing things did happen.
For example, TFRI-funded researchers in BC developed a machine learning tool that could help detect #LungCancer before it becomes too advanced to treat
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Interesting data. The age categories 65-75 and 75-85 will disproportionately rise in the next 15 years, as baby boomers age. https://t.co/FX1UwbtSl8. This will drive demand in areas like cancer services, and assisted living. Still need to plan for this oncoming "tsunami"