Pancreatic Cancer and the Immune System
Earlier this week, I wrote about some of the new chemotherapies that are being developed to treat pancreatic cancer more effectively. Another major area of …
Clinical Trials
Multi-Tasking at the BC Cancer Agency
As a radiation oncologist, my days are quite busy and I have both clinical and research duties. My primary role as a clinician is …
Translational Research and the Latest Prostate Cancer Discoveries
At the BC Cancer Agency I wear a number of hats: first, I’m a medical oncologist which is a sub-specialist in the drug treatment …
A Few Thoughts on the Future of Cancer Research and Care
Hi - this week I was hoping to talk a little about how cancer treatment may look five years from now. Honestly speaking, that …
Medical Oncology: Improving Outcomes through Research
As a medical oncologist who treats lung and head & neck cancer, I have the opportunity to work with many inspiring patients and families. …
Final Thoughts from Dr. Janine Davies
Many times each month I am aware that the news I’m about to give a patient is devastating. I am buoyed by the fact …
Medical Oncology: Behind the Scenes
One question I am often asked is, “What exactly does a medical oncologist do?” Obviously we order a lot of chemotherapy, but there’s a …
Dr. Janine Davies: My Beginnings in Medicine
I write my initial blog in the wake of the flooding in Alberta. Having grown up in Calgary, this hits close to home as …
Philanthropy and Breast Cancer Research
Right now, technology is giving us a more refined, clear understanding of cancer at a genomic level. We’ve discovered that breast cancers can have …
My Role at the BC Cancer Agency
First and foremost, I’m a medical oncologist which means I treat cancer patients. I work primarily with breast cancer patients and therapies can include …