Comparisons of Patient and Physician Expectations for Cancer Survivorship Care

Purpose: To compare expectations for cancer survivorship care between patients and their physicians and between primary care providers (PCPs) and oncologists.

Conclusion: Patients and physicians have discordant expectations with respect to the roles of PCPs and oncologists in cancer survivorship care. Uncertainties around physician roles and responsibilities can lead to deficiencies in care, supporting the need to make survivorship care planning a standard component in cancer management.

2009 publication: American College of Gastroenterology Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening 2008 (including risk categories)

Alternatively, reference the NCCN Guidelines (http://www.nccn.org)

2009 Hon Justice Margaret A. Cameron: Commission of Inquiry on Hormone Receptor Testing Canada

About the Inquiry

The Commission of Inquiry on Hormone Receptor Testing was established by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador under the Public Inquiries Act, 2006 on July 3, 2007. The Honourable Margaret A. Cameron was appointed Commissioner.

Genetic testing for Lynch Syndrome in the first year of colorectal cancer: a review of the psychological impact

Conclusion:
This review identifies the psychological impact of colorectal
cancer during the first year after treatment and
indicates specific subgroups of patients with colorectal
cancer who could be vulnerable for genetic-testing-related
distress. Most of the retrieved studies on diagnostic genetic
testing for Lynch syndrome exclusively measured distress
prior to genetic test disclosure and focused on patients who
were diagnosed with colorectal cancer several years ago.
Therefore, we are still unable to identify the psychological
impact of genetic testing for Lynch syndrome in recently
diagnosed patients with colorectal cancer.

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute - News Releases - $15 Million Donation Launches Research Centre at VGH - Wed Apr 1, 2009

The seven-storey, 69,350 sq. ft. (6,442 sq.m.) facility will house three of VGH's key research programs: the Vancouver Prostate Centre at VGH; the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility; and the Ovarian Cancer Research Initiative.