Today, the incomparable Dr. Mary Gospodarowicz steps down from her role as Medical Director after 15 years of service. On behalf of the Princess Margaret family, thank you for your incredible legacy of leadership.
@marykge
Congratulations to Dr. Tak Mak for being named one of the Top 100 Scientists in Medicine in the world by
@guide2research
Dr. Mak’s work over the years has paved the way for research in cell biology, cancer research and immunology.
Read here →
We're excited to share the appointment of Dr. Girish Kulkarni,
@UHN_Surgery
urologic surgeon-scientist, as the Head, Division of Surgical Oncology,
@UHN
! Congratulations to Dr. Kulkarni on this outstanding achievement.
Today is
#WorldCancerDay
. We are committed to working towards equitable access to cancer treatment and care for all. Together we can reduce the impact of cancer worldwide.
#IAmAndIWill
Congratulations to
@pmcancercentre
's very own Dr. Daniel De Carvalho (
@decarvalho_lab
) and Dr. Scott Bratman (
@ScottBratman
) on receiving
@UHN
’s annual Inventor of the Year Award for their contribution to building the next-gen of cancer diagnostics.
More:
Thanks to
@canadapostcorp
for driving by the Princess Margaret today, alongside other
@UHN
sites—your message of gratitude to our healthcare providers is much appreciated!
Dr. Trevor Pugh and his team
@PughLab
received $5 million from Health Canada to advance
#brain
#research
and help develop a Canadian national core facility dedicated to making single-cell genomics technologies available to brain researchers.
Read here →
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has been ranked
#1
in Canada by
@Newsweek
World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2025, for its expertise in oncology🎉
Congratulations to the team for your hard work and dedication in providing world-class care to patients💙
Today at
@pmcancercentre
patient Lissy, 87, receives her first COVID-19 vaccine as part of the Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout. “It's important for public safety and humanity that everyone takes the vaccine. I don’t want to take any chances, I want to reach 100 years,” she says.
Anet Julius, Director of Professional Practice, and Lisa Tinker, Clinical Director, are out delivering sweet treats as a thank you to our nurses today for
#OncologyNursingDay
. Thank you to our oncology nurses for their tireless work with immense heart and compassion.
#OND2021
Congratulations to our own Dr. Tak Mak, who has received a John Hopkins Honourary Degree for his work in discovering the T-cell receptor, revolutionizing the development of immunotherapy in cancer care now and for future generations to come🏆
Read here →
Every day oncology nurses have incredible impact on the patients they care for. Now in unprecedented times, nurses at the Princess Margaret are working harder than ever to keep
@UHN
’s most vulnerable patients safe.
Thank you to our heroes.
#OncologyNursingDay
"I don't feel sick. I have freedom from sickness."
In a first for
@pmcancercentre
, an adult with sickle cell disease has been cured following a stem cell transplant from a sibling donor.
Congrats Dr Lesley Moody on her
#birthday
- working today
@pmcancercentre
to ensure the safe launch of
#Epic
- our new health info system that will power a transformation in patient care
@UHN
. And a shout out to ALL
#PrincessMargaret
staff working to ensure a smooth transition!
University student Adriana Gurreri delivered hundreds of ‘Kits of Kindness’ for patients in memory of her sister Josie, who passed away from cancer in 2015. Her goal is to "bring joy to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment during this difficult time." Thank you, Adriana!
Congratulations to Dr. John Dick, who has been appointed as the Helga and Antonio De Gasperis Chair in Blood Cancer Stem Cell Research.
Dr. Dick is internationally recognized for his breakthroughs in stem cell biology and is credited with the discovery of cancer stem cells.
Congratulations to
@KislingerThomas
, recipient of the Allan Slaight Collaborator Award. This award recognizes a researcher who goes above and beyond in collaboration and raising up their colleagues.
Dr.Tak Mak has helped advance our understanding of the human T-cell receptor. It was first cloned in his lab in the 1980s. The T-cell can attack and destroy cells infected with viruses. More significantly, for immunotherapy it can also take on cancer cells.
Today marks the beginning of an exciting partnership with A.C.Camargo Cancer Centre! We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at a ceremony this afternoon establishing the principles and framework for our partnership.
@pmcancercentre
@acccancercenter
@UHN
@marykge
Dr. Tak Mak, Senior Scientist
@PMResearch_UHN
, has been awarded the
@NFCR
2021 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress In
#Cancer
Research! The award recognizes his discovery of the structure of T-cell receptors — a critical piece of immuno-oncology. Read more:
Today is Dr. David Loach's last day with the Allogeneic Blood & Marrow Transplant Program. For over 20 years he's brought comfort to patients with extraordinary care and musical talent. Happy retirement, Dr. Loach! Thanks for sharing this tune with us:
Celebrating International Women's Day with the women and friends of the
@pmcancercentre
Breast Group!
These inspiring women are part of the broader team at PM who go above and beyond every day in support of both patients and their colleagues.
#IWD2022
#IWD
#WomensDay
So proud that the
@pmcancercentre
has ranked inside the top ten on
@Newsweek
's list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2022 -
#Oncology
. This is a testament to the hard work of all staff who lend their talents & expertise to the fight to
#EndCancer
The Transfusion Clinic at the Princess Margaret does much more than just transfusions. Today, the name of the clinic changed to better reflect the work being done there. Welcome to the Malignant Hematology Day Unit (MHDU)! Our team held a ribbon cutting to celebrate.
Scientists at
@PMResearch_UHN
have identified new subtypes of
#leukemia
, revealing the potential of personalized treatment with existing drugs. Read more >
.
@pmcancercentre
offers its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Fred Gentili,
a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncologist whose legacy will live on in neurosurgeons he trained and mentored, and the patients he treated.
We remember and honour the life and career of Dr. Fred Gentili, a world class
@UHN
&
@uoftmedicine
neurosurgeon, who raised the bar for Toronto neurosurgery and 'never hesitated to take on the toughest clinical cases.'
Read more →
New findings from
@pmcancercentre
researchers on an aggressive form of brain tumour, glioblastoma, may provide insights for targeting heterogeneity and overcoming therapy resistance.
More →
A promising study from Dr. Sangeet Ghai, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, shows high-intensity focused ultrasound with MRI guidance can precisely target
#prostatecancer
tumours, improving quality of life after treatment. Read more from
@RSNA
:
Congratulations to Princess Margaret Cancer Centre's very own Dr. Frances Shepherd for receiving the Grand Prix International Scientifique Award (International Scientific Grand Prize) Award
@IFODS_CONGRESS
in Paris. Great news!
Today, the province announced
@pmcancercentre
that it will start producing nuclear isotope Y-90
@opg
’s Darlington Nuclear Generating Station with
@LaurentisEnergy
.
The Y-90 isotope helps patients with advanced liver cancer
@UHN
& around the world
Read →
Researchers from
@UHN
@SickKidsNews
&
@OICR_news
have found that analyzing patients' blood samples can detect cancer earlier in individuals with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, an inherited condition with a near 100% lifetime risk of developing cancer.
Read more →
Lots of love today at the cancer centre!
A lovely patient,
@heyjulesxo
, came up with the idea to give back to our amazing clinicians by handing out tasty treats and appreciation cards on Valentine's Day.
Submit your suggestions to the patient drop box here: PMexperience
@uhn
.ca
Today is World Cancer Day. We can all play a part in reducing the impact of cancer around the world. Raise awareness, educate, and urge governments, communities and individuals around the world to take action. Together, we can create change.
#IAmAndIWill
The
@PMLotto
’s $2.4 Million Grand Prize goes to: Gavin Dandal, an OR nurse at Toronto Western Hospital
@UHN
He gets a beautiful Kawartha Lakefront Cottage worth $2.3 million on White Lake + $100,000
Thank you for your supporting the Lottery and for being a health care hero!
William Osler Health System has joined
@UHN
's Princess Margaret Cancer Care Network.
This partnership between
@OslerHealth
and
@pmcancercentre
will enhance clinical expertise, research and education in our communities.
Learn more 👇
Congratulations to
#TeamUHN
's Dr. David Shultz for being awarded the Tirath Family Research Award from
@CureSarcoma
This award signifies promising research toward understanding and finding a cure for sarcoma.
Read more about Dr. Shultz's achievement👇
Congratulations, Dr.
@lillian_siu
! The
@ASCO
Women Who Conquer Cancer Mentorship Award recognizes female leaders who have provided exceptional mentorship and professional development opportunities for women colleagues as clinicians, educators and researchers in oncology.
Congrats to
@lillian_siu
@PMResearch_UHN
on being awarded this year’s Women Who Conquer Cancer Mentorship Award by
@ASCO
! Excellent recognition of her great clinical leadership in
#oncology
@pmcancercentre
and research on new anticancer drugs for head and neck malignancies.
With great sadness, we say goodbye to Dr. Hans Messner - a beloved colleague, scientist and physician. His pioneering work and relentless passion contributed to extending the lives of thousand of patients. His legacy will continue to inspire us all.
The Princess Margaret was the birthplace of stem cell discovery. This year three women stem cell researchers-of-the-future are joining us to deepen our understanding and accelerate new therapies. Read about them below.
#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
(1/4)
Drs. M. Vera Peters, James Till and Ernest McCulloch from the Princess Margaret are among six Canadian researchers and physicians being recognized in the "Medical Groundbreakers" stamp issue from
@canadapostcorp
. Read more 👇
A study by
@ldawsonmd
found that low dose radiation therapy to the liver led to significant improvement in pain at 4 weeks for patients with locally advanced, end-stage, painful primary
#HCC
or liver
#metastases
, compared to supportive care alone.
@PMResearch_UHN
@UofTDRO
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is thrilled to welcome back Dr. Keith Stewart (
@akeithstewart
) as the Vice President, Cancer and Director of the Princess Margaret Cancer Program. Welcome, Dr. Stewart!
UHN welcomes back Dr. Keith Stewart (
@akeithstewart
) from the
@MayoClinic
as new Vice President, Cancer and Director of the Princess Margaret Cancer Program, UHN, with a bold and "fearless vision" for the future of cancer care.
Read more →
On
#WorldCancerDay
, Princess Margaret staff and patients got together to encourage everyone to sign up for this year's
#RidetoConquerCancer
, the largest charitable cycling event in Canada. All funds will go towards cancer research.
Sign up/donate here →
Dr. Benjamin Haibe-Kains sees major potential in what
#technology
can do for cancer patients in the future. He works with his team to comb through massive amounts of molecular data in an effort to predict the best therapies & drug combinations for
#cancerpatients
Congratulations to Dr. Tak Mak for winning the Gold Leaf Prize for Discovery from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research! The prize is awarded every two years to "individuals or teams whose research findings are unique, innovative and represent a ground-breaking discovery.
"If excellent care is what you seek...you'll be on a winning streak with nurses."
Patient Helen Donnelly brought her original song 'Ode to Nurses' to
@UHN
staff at the Princess Margaret this holiday season. Thank you, Helen!
See the full clip here:
The Princess Margaret's Education Centre has officially opened! This is a dedicated space for learners of all kinds to advance their knowledge and skills in cancer care.
Read about it here →
@PMCancerEdu
@PMResearch_UHN
@thePMCF
@UHN
We are celebrating
#OncologyNursingDay
here at the Princess Margaret with decorations, goodie bags and lots of gratitude for all that our oncology nursing colleagues do! If you work with or know a nurse, take a moment today to thank them, or feel free to tag them here!
#OND2022
Radiation masks are a symbol of bravery in our patients’ treatment journeys. Recently a few masks were transformed into incredible pieces of art by radiation therapists at Princess Margaret.
Winnie Li, radiation therapist, says they embody
@UHN
: Courage lives here.
Colleen Dickie, Director of Operations for the
@RadMedPM
at the Princess Margaret, has made part of her mission innovating to help improve patient comfort and confidence. Read more about Colleen’s career and research
→
More than 400 survivors, donors, healthcare providers, family members and supporters of
@UHN
's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre celebrated Allogeneic Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Survivorship Day at Black Creek Pioneer Village 💚
UHN’s Cancer Education Program launches fully open access course to empower cancer professionals around the globe with knowledge on topics not typically covered in training. Read more 👇
In this edition of news and notes from across
@UHN
,
@VIRCAN_ca
marks
#WorldHepatitisDay2020
and the Cancer Education Program at
@pmcancercentre
launches Cancer 360, a course designed to equip and empower future and current cancer professionals.
More →
New research by Drs.
@gelarehzadeh
and
@FarshadNassiri
, published in
@NatureMedicine
, finds promising initial results for a new combination therapy to treat glioblastoma, a difficult-to-treat type of brain cancer.
Read here →
With generous support from
@thePMCF
we have made great progress in our renovations. The new outpatient pharmacy, gynecologic oncology & palliative care clinics feature bright, welcoming spaces that improve the patient experience & facilitate the delivery of world class care.
Dr. Frances A. Shepherd is a force in Canadian Science with an unrelenting commitment to improving treatment for lung cancer. She has mentored 45 post-doctoral research fellows from around the world and has been instrumental in establishing a world-leading lung cancer program.
Today, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre celebrated the annual Staff Appreciation BBQ.
Thank you to all the all staff, students and trainees who came out. We appreciate your hard work!
Here's to always moving forward 🎉
@UHN
Researchers
@pmcancercentre
have made new findings about a rare malignant bone cancer, chordoma, which may allow for more personalized treatment and improved patient. The study appears in Neuro-Oncology, the official journal of
@neuroonc
.
More →
Dr. Daniel De Carvalho & team have published important research about how genes involved in the extracellular matrix are affected by cancer. This work contributes to our understanding of how to further personalize treatment for patients based on their genetic or molecular profile
Leveraging the power and speed of computers to understand the origins of cancer: The Princess Margaret's Dr. Michael Hoffman, computational biologist, is featured on this week's episode of
@UHN
's podcast Behind the Breakthrough.
Listen here:
We are home to Canada's first and most comprehensive Tumour Immunotherapy Program (TIP). "This is the perfect place to do things that are considered impossible. We have the brain power, we have the resources... and we have the support of
@thePMCF
," says Dr. Lillian Siu
For over 50 years we've been creating the future of cancer care. From the pioneering work of Drs. James Till & Ernest McCulloch in the 1960s, when they discovered the blood-forming stem cell, to operating North America's largest clinical trials program today.
#FutureCareNow
The Princess Margaret's Ride to Conquer Cancer surpassed all previous fundraising records, raising an astonishing $20.6M this weekend - its 17th year!
A historic milestone for Canada's largest athletic fundraiser! 👇
To our patients: We know this is a challenging and uncertain time for you and your loved ones. Here's a message from our team at the Princess Margaret about what you can expect from your care during the COVID-19 pandemic:
Thank you Chief Demkiw for sharing your incredible story and appreciation for your care team at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
We are honoured to have been part of your cancer care journey 💙
I don’t often share personal news, but today I am filled with gratitude after my wife and I visited
@PMCancerCentre
to confirm that after 5 years I am cancer free. To my family members & colleagues, and my care team: thank you for everything.
My story:
Drs. Geoffrey Liu & Wei Xu were co-senior authors in a study published yesterday in
@TheLancetPH
, which found that quitting smoking can improve your overall survival if you get diagnosed with lung cancer.
It's never too late to quit!
Read here →
Congratulations to
@pmcancercentre
's Dr. Ainhoa Madariaga (
@AinhoaMada
) and Dr. Aba Scott who were recipients of the
#ConquerCancer
#ASCO21
Young Investigator and Global Oncology Young Investigator Awards respectively. We are very proud of your achievements!
Today, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre launched the newly refreshed strategic plan!
It was an incredible opportunity to bring staff together in celebration of the cancer program's new direction, complete with refreshments, snacks, games and prizes.
#AlwaysMovingForward
🌟
Dr. Bob Bell, former CEO and President of UHN, recently published a novel that chronicles the conflicts and power politics that practitioners often face. All proceeds from the book sales will be donated to the Sarcoma Research Program at the Princess Margaret.
@UHN
@drbobbell
We're excited to announce a partnership with
@AKUGlobal
premier health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. This
@PMGlobalCancer
initiative will benefit cancer patients and drive global impact and research. We're proud to be working with
@AKU_BMI
on cancer and mental health.
Congratulations to Dr. Natasha Leighl and the team from the Lung Cancer Site Group at Princess Margaret who took 2nd place in the
#LungCancer
Innovation Challenge held by
@MerckCanada
and
@MaRSDD
Today is
#WorldCancerDay
! This year's theme is
#CloseTheCareGap
. As one of the world’s leading cancer centres, PM is committed to understanding inequities in cancer care at home & abroad, & to finding solutions that address inequity & access to the benefit of patients worldwide.
It's World Cancer Day - a time for everyone, everywhere to unite under one voice to face one of our greatest challenges in history. What are your plans for today? Let us know in the comments below!
#CloseTheCareGap
#WorldCancerDay
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre received a burst of colour yesterday! Thank you
#FeelGoodFlowersTO
and Chestnut Park Homes for the beautiful floral arrangement as a sign of appreciation for our team.
Information to support this initiative —>
Congratulations to Drs. Amit Oza, Jonathan Irish, & Brian Wilson who have been named winners of the Agnico Eagle
#BeyondChemotherapy
Grand Challenge for their project “First-in-Human Porphysome Nanotechnology for Precision Tumor Ablation and Surgical Guidance.”
#PrecisionMedicine
Patients and staff at the Princess Margaret were serenaded by song today in a romantic
#ValentinesDay
show put on by medical oncologist Dr. David Loach and music therapist
@sarahroseblack
. 🎶💕
Today was an extra special show, with Dr. Loach set to retire this year.
Dr. Mary Gospodarowicz, Medical Director of The Princess Margaret, is the author of over 350 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and the winner of numerous awards. Part of her research focuses on clinical trials that evaluate radiation therapy in lymphomas and GU cancers.
Today, we reflect on the role of Medical Physicists as creators of a more sustainable health care system through the invention, development and implementation of more efficient technology.
We invite you all to recognize the medical physicists around you for their contributions.
Research from Kathy Han, Rad Onc
@RadMedPM
, is going to be highlighted in the 2023
@ASTRO_org
Annual Meeting press program.
Her research focuses on early detection of residual disease following chemoradiation in HPV-related cervical cancer.
Read here →
Today is
#WorldCancerDay
!
Addressing cancer disparities ensures that everyone has an opportunity to live a longer, healthier life no matter where they live. We're working hard to
#CloseTheCareGap
. Read about our latest efforts:
Special Rounds: Dr. David Jaffray outlines how the future of healthcare is dependant on our ability to adopt technology, leverage data and ride the wave of the 4th industrial revolution.
#cancer
#digitalhealth
@UHN
@UHNDigital
The safety of our patients, visitors and staff is paramount. As of today (Monday, March 16), we're screening everyone coming to the cancer centre.
Please visit the
@UHN
COVID-19 web page for updates and more information. →
Nurses are the heart of compassionate care at the Princess Margaret. For
#NationalNursingWeek
, we celebrate their bravery and commitment to our patients. Thank you to our nurses!
#YearoftheNurse