ACCESSlab

Aging, Cancer Care + Support Research Lab at @UBCNursing

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

A new piece today from the ACCESS lab about the need for #GeriOnc services, supports, and innovations in care for #older adults with #cancer in Canada. https://t.co/3y1QA3MJPZ
@SIOGorg @YoungSIOG @CANO_ACIO @siognah @ccs @UBCNursing @UBCAging @UBC

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

Congratulations to PhD student @BLeung_NP for being awarded a @UBCNursing internal research grant from the Helen Shore Nursing Endowment Fund, for work on Cancer-related Treatment Decision-making Among Older Chinese Im/migrants with Metastatic Cancer, Family Caregivers and HCPs

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

Congratulations to PhD Candidate, @FrancisKobekyaa, who won an internal research grant from @UBCNursing for his work titled, Canadian Nurses’ Involvement in Human-Centered Health Information Technology Design for Digital Nursing Practice, from Helen Shore Nursing Endowment Fund.

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

A recent article in @ASCOPost on ageism in society and healthcare highlights scoping review on ageism in cancer care led by Dr. @kristenhaase @CANO_ACIO @SIOGorg
https://t.co/P7tN32eQzp

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

How can older adults prepare for, manage, and thrive when facing cancer in older age? Check out our blog post recapping our May 5 community event with @UBCAging @Providence_Hlth @UBCNursing #gerionc2025

https://t.co/iaWYU9KUJW

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

New publication from ACESS lab members @kristenhaase @AilsaSirois and colleagues from @siognah on prehabilitation for older adults with cancer.

[Journal of Geriatric Oncology @JGeriOnc]

Perspectives on prehabilitation for older adults with cancer: A report from the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) rehabilitation group https://t.co/3GXhcHcBWs…
@RachelleBrick @WilliamDale_MD @myCARG
#GeriOnc #OlderAdults #OncoAlert #SIOG #YoungSIOG #Elsevier

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

ACCESS team members at the Graduate Student in Nursing Association @UBCNursing today! Kayoung, president of the GSNA, organized and hosted the event. @BLeung_NP and @BCCancer colleague Jagbir presented an insightful keynote about the essential role of Advance Practice Nurses.

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

#ThankYou to all speakers, partners, and participants who joined us this week. Your voices are shaping the future of cancer care for older adults in BC. #ThankYou to our silver sponsor @PfizerCA and bronze sponsors @AcuitasTx @bmsnews @NovartisCanada for your generous support!

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

Thank you to the wonderful team @Eldercare_Fnd for hosting us in Victoria yesterday! #gerionc2025 @BLeung_NP @EnriqueSoto8 @kristenhaase

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

More photos from today’s public presentation on aging, cancer, and geriatric oncology today in Victoria with @Eldercare_Fnd!
@UBCNursing @kristenhaase @EnriqueSoto8 @BLeung_NP

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

Dr. Caroline Mariano (@BCCancer) closes the panel with a clinical lens on aging and cancer — emphasizing care coordination, function, and dignity. #GeriOnc2025 #CancerCareEquity

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

Bonnie Leung @BLeung_NP (@BCCancer @UBCNursing) shares stories from BC’s frontline nurses working to support older adults before and after treatment. Practical wisdom, deep compassion. #GeriOnc2025 #OncologyNursing

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

Dr. Enrique Soto @EnriqueSoto8 (@CUAnschutz) opens the Victoria panel with global insights on aging, cancer, and survivorship. A powerful voice on inclusion and justice in cancer care. #GlobalOncology #GeriOnc2025

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

This afternoon’s community event in Victoria features a dynamic panel discussing *Healthy Aging: Before, With, and Beyond Cancer*. What does holistic, equity-focused care look like for older adults? #GeriOnc2025 #HealthyAging @Eldercare_Fnd

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

The Speaker Series moves to Victoria! We’re excited to connect with partners and community members at today’s events. #GeriOnc2025 #CancerCareBC @Eldercare_Fnd

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

A warm thank you to our invited guests who joining us last night for our partner dinner. Building collaboration across disciplines and institutions to advance geriatric cancer care. #GeriOnc2025 @kristenhaase @BLeung_NP @martine_puts @BCCancer @Providence_Hlth @UHN and more.

[Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging @UBCAging]

Thank you to all who joined our May 5th #DialogueOnAging Public Presentation on #GeriatricOncology at @VanDusenGdn! Grateful to our panelists, organizers, and partners @Providence_HC,
@ACCESSlabUBC & @ubcnursing for a vital discussion on aging + cancer care. #GeriOnc2025 🧑‍🔬

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

Bonnie Leung (NP, @BCCancer) presents a compelling case study on *nurse-led frailty screening in lung cancer*. Real-world impact, right from the bedside. #GeriOnc2025 #NursingInnovation @CANO_ACIO @siognah

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

Today’s virtual session brings together @CANO_ACIO and @siognah members to explore nurse-led innovation in geriatric oncology. Hosted by Bonnie Leung @BLeung_NP and the @BCCancer Nursing Team. #GeriOnc2025 #NursingLeadership

[ACCESSlab @ACCESSlabUBC]

Thanks to Dr. Lauren Curry for facilitating this vital conversation on age-inclusive research in oncology. #GeriOnc2025 @BCCancer