Primary Care Oncology Update

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Hosted by Dr. Rick Ward, this podcast bridges the gap between primary care and oncology and links important information about cancer treatment to primary care doctors and their patients.

Episodes

  1. 11/03/2024

    Primary Care Oncology Update - Ep. 4 - Introducing The Arthur Child Cancer Centre with Dr. Don Morris

    Host Dr. Rick Ward chats with Dr. Don Morris about the new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary, including how Indigenous culture was incorporated into the design and how the new facility will impact cancer care in southern Alberta. The Primary Care Oncology Update Podcast is proudly sponsored by Merck, in partnership with the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Alberta Health Services, and the Primary Care Networks of Calgary and Area. Produced by VĪV Productions and VĪV Mental Health. For more information about the Primary Care Oncology Update Podcast or to inquire about being a guest, please email us at info@vivmentalhealth.com

    24 min

  2. 11/03/2024

    Primary Care Oncology Update - Ep. 3 - Cancer Therapies with Dr. Danny Heng

    Host Dr. Rick Ward and guest Dr. Danny Heng discuss traditional and more recent cancer therapies, from chemotherapy and radiation to the cutting edge of immunotherapy. What makes certain therapies more effective than others, which therapies apply to certain cancers, and what advancements we might see in the years to come. The Primary Care Oncology Update Podcast is proudly sponsored by Merck, in partnership with the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Alberta Health Services, and the Primary Care Networks of Calgary and Area. Produced by VĪV Productions and VĪV Mental Health. For more information about the Primary Care Oncology Update Podcast or to inquire about being a guest, please email us at info@vivmentalhealth.com

    25 min
  3. Primary Care Oncology Update - Ep. 2 - Breast Cancer with Dr. Nancy Nixon

    15/02/2024

    Primary Care Oncology Update - Ep. 2 - Breast Cancer with Dr. Nancy Nixon

    Dr. Rick Ward and guest Dr. Nancy Nixon dive deep into conversations about breast cancer, including who and when to screen, innovative new therapies, and they discuss the crucial role that primary care doctors play in a patient's jouney both prior to and beyond a breast cancer diagnosis.   The Primary Care Oncology Update Podcast is proudly sponsored by Merck, in partnership with the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Alberta Health Services, and the Primary Care Networks of Calgary and Area. Produced by VĪV Productions and VĪV Mental Health.   For more information about the Primary Care Oncology Update Podcast or to inquire about being a guest, please email us at info@vivmentalhealth.com

    27 min
  4. Primary Care Oncology Update - Ep. 1 - Screening with Dr. Dean Ruether

    07/02/2024

    Primary Care Oncology Update - Ep. 1 - Screening with Dr. Dean Ruether

    Dr. Rick Ward and guest Dr. Dean Ruether discuss the intricities and importance of cancer screening, as well as the crucial role that primary care doctors play in recognizing when a patient should be screened and which screening methods may reveal the most relevant information.   The Primary Care Oncology Update Podcast is proudly sponsored by Merck, in partnership with the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Alberta Health Services, and the Primary Care Networks of Calgary and Area. Produced by VĪV Productions and VĪV Mental Health.   For more information about the Primary Care Oncology Update Podcast or to inquire about being a guest, please email us at info@vivmentalhealth.com

    31 min
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Hosted by Dr. Rick Ward, this podcast bridges the gap between primary care and oncology and links important information about cancer treatment to primary care doctors and their patients.

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