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Cancer Digital Intelligence

@pmcdi.bsky.social
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We aim to accelerate the application of discoveries in cancer care through the fusion of human wisdom, data and technology. Our home is at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🚨 New Publication Alert! Researchers from our team and collaborators at @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social introduce SCARF, a framework for evaluating AI auto-segmentation models in head & neck cancer radiotherapy. 🔗https://www.phiro.science/article/S2405-6316(26)00115-6/fulltext 🧵 1/2
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We’re proud of our team’s contributions to developing AFFRM-AI Interested in learning more? Join the @uhnaihub.bsky.social Rounds tomorrow for a walkthrough of the framework 🔗https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a7a4a6f4-f4f2-48b3-ac78-f3b31701bcf8@d90dce05-063d-414f-aefe-c292ff18d8b0
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University Health Network @uhn.ca · 05/06/2026
Thank you to Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social and Minister @evansolomon.bsky.social for joining us to see firsthand how AI is improving patient care in Canada. We are excited to partner with you in advancing AI for All. Read more: bit.ly/4ugaIn6
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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
May is Cancer Research Month Terry Fox believed research could save lives. That’s why TFRI provides funding to world-class cancer research and initiatives like the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network and the Digital Health & Discovery Platform.
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Benjamin Haibe-Kains @bhaibeka.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Our recent paper offers a practical framework to move AI in health care from promise to responsible implementation, focusing on equity, bias mitigation, clinical evaluation, monitoring. @uhnresearch.ca @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social @pmcdi.bsky.social Paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
🚀 From experimentation → high impact Our 2025 Impact Report is live 👉 pmcdi.ca/impact-report/ In 2025, we scaled initiatives at @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social -- from strengthening responsible AI practices to extending care beyond hospital walls Check out what we've been working on!
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University Health Network @uhn.ca · 26/11/2025
Today the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation announced an unprecedented donation. The $50 million gift, donated by Peter Gilgan Foundation, will establish the Peter Gilgan Centre for Early Cancer Detection Research at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Read more: bit.ly/4rochiw
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Benjamin Haibe-Kains @bhaibeka.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
I am honoured to step into the role of @uhn.ca Executive AI Scientific Director and Co-Director of the @uhnaihub.bsky.social This is a major opportunity to accelerate how we bring responsible, transparent and effective AI into patient care, research, education and operations across UHN.
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Benjamin Haibe-Kains @bhaibeka.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Excited to speak at the 2025 POET Conference in Calgary 🇨🇦! Talk: “All Lesions Matter: Reimagining Response with AI and Radiomics” 👉 AI + radiomics aren’t just tools, they’re changing how we see disease, measure response, and personalize therapy. poet-calgary.ca
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
At @uoft-tcairem.bsky.social AI in Medicine conference, our own Ale Berlin joined a debate: AI will begin to replace some doctors within the next 5-10 years ✅ yes: Ale and a North York General patient partner ❌ no: UHN’s Dr. Heather Ross and a patient partner 💬 What’s your take?
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Benjamin Haibe-Kains @bhaibeka.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
🚨 Excited to chair the AI Applications in Human Health session at the MAQC 8th Annual Conference to make AI clinically relevant and reproducible. Transparency, reproducibility & reusability aren’t optional—they’re the foundation for trustworthy AI in healthcare. Join us: themaqc.org #AI #MAQC25
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UofT-TCAIREM @uoft-tcairem.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
📣 Registration is OPEN for T-CAIREM’s 2025 Conference! 🗓️ Nov 14 2025 in Toronto! 🎤 The Evolution of #GenerativeAI 💡 Panels, debates & talks with leading #AI & #medicine experts 🔗 ow.ly/I7bO50WS6RC #AIinMedicine #AI #HealthAI #MedTech #AIinHealthcare
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2025 T-CAIREM Conference
The Evolution of Generative AI
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
🔬 Can AI predict cancer-related symptoms before they happen? A new study between our team @pmcdi.bsky.social and Dr. Robert Grants team @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social used ML on routine EHR data to forecast symptom deterioration in aerodigestive cancer patients. 👇 ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Thank you to everyone at @pmcdi.bsky.social and across @uhn.ca for bringing compassion, excellence, and heart into everything we do 💙 Together we are advancing discoveries and transforming the future of #CancerCare #TeamUHN #UHNGratitude @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social @uhnresearch.ca
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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 28/08/2025
Congratulations to Drs. Cheryl Arrowsmith and John Dick on receiving the Canadian Cancer Society's Robert L. Noble Prize and Lifetime Contribution Prize, respectively! 🎉 These awards honour outstanding contributions and lasting impact in #CancerResearch.
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
🌏✈️ Taking @pmcdi.bsky.social innovation to Australia! 🎉Our Director of Design & Innovation, Mike Lovas, will be speaking at the #NSWCancerSummit2025 Check out Mike's talks and full lineup:🔗 cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/e... 📅 Aug 13–14 @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social @uhnresearch.ca @uhn.ca
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
1/4 Last week was an exciting one for @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social's CDI program at the AACR conference! This year’s focus: The transformative role of AI in oncology—from imaging innovations to foundation models shaping the future of #precisiononcology @theaacr.bsky.social #AACRai25
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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
#AACRai25 cochairs Valentina Boeva and Benjamin Haibe-Kains adjourned the AACR Conference on AI and Machine Learning. We thank all of the chairs—including @marzyehghassemi.bsky.social and @bowang87.bsky.social—for developing an outstanding program. @valboeva.bsky.social @bhaibeka.bsky.social
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Shoutout to @pmcdi.bsky.social Tran Truong and Mike Lovas for developing the Artificial Intelligence Patient Librarian — a chatbot that offers on-demand support for patients with metastatic breast cancer. A powerful example of how AI can help bridge gaps in support during a complex time 👏
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Wow! Check this out-- really interesting work by researchers @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social, featuring @pmcdi.bsky.social's Ale Berlin, who explored circular RNA (circRNA) and its role in the progression of #prostate and #lung cancer 🧬A big step in understanding tumour evolution
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
🚨From the @theaacr.bsky.social Annual Meeting: CDI’s @bhaibeka.bsky.social on the frontier of #AIinOncology-- virtual biopsies have the power to transform #cancercare 🧬Multimodal AI models can enable earlier and less invasive diagnostics 🔗 www.technologynetworks.com/cancer-resea...
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How Multimodal Datasets and Models Are Helping To Advance Cancer Care
In the era of precision oncology, the integration of high-throughput, multimodal datasets presents both a formidable challenge and a transformative opportunity. We spoke to Dr. Benjamin Haibe-Kains ab...
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
🥊The #FightToEndCancer was a knockout success! Huge shoutout to CDI's Daniel Garcia for stepping into the ring and winning his match! 🏆He also crushed his fundraising goal in support of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation 💪 An unforgettable night💛#FTEC2025 @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social @uhn.ca
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
🚨 A must-read! Huge congrats to the team & shoutout to CDI’s @bhaibeka.bsky.social on this fascinating paper introducing the #HealthDataNexus platform. A game-changer for secure, collaborative #AI research-setting a new standard for data-driven discoveries. Proud to see this innovation! 👏
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Incredible work by CDI's own @bhaibeka.bsky.social and team — making it easier for cancer researchers to collaborate and share data is a huge step forward for accelerating discovery. Grateful for @ccsresearch.bsky.social supporting this important effort. 👏 #CancerResearch
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UHN AI Hub @uhnaihub.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
June is #StrokeAwarenessMonth. As such, check out this recent publication in ATVB Journal from Dr. Kathryn Howe and team exploring endothelial cell communication with cells in atherosclerotic plaques (and AI had an adjunctive role in this work!). 👇🧵 www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
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Multiomic Landscape of Extracellular Vesicles in Human Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaque Reveals Endothelial Communication Networks | Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
BACKGROUND: Carotid atherosclerosis is orchestrated by cell-cell communication that drives progression along a clinical continuum (asymptomatic to symptomatic). Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are cell-d...
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UofT-TCAIREM @uoft-tcairem.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
🫁 Using #ArtificialIntelligence to Detect Changes in #Lung #Tumors with Greater Speed and Precision www.fraunhofer.de/en/press/res... #MedSky #AImedicine #AI #HealthAI #Healthcare #MedTech
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Using Artificial Intelligence to Detect Changes in Lung Tumors with Greater Speed and Precision
Regular follow-up monitoring is crucial when it comes to treating cancer successfully. In the SPIRABENE project, Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS developed a deep learning-based softwar...
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Princess Margaret Cancer Centre @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
New insights on brain tumour invasion Our study found that glioblastoma cells hijack normal brain development processes to infiltrate brain tissue, informing new ways to control cancer spread—a study led by Dr. Federico Gaiti in collaboration with Dr. Gelareh Zadeh. www.cell.com/developmenta...
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
1/3 It's Clinical Trials Week- an ideal moment to spotlight PMATCH: an AI-powered platform that will help automate the matching of eligible patients to the most suitable clinical trials based on their health data 🧬📊 #ClinicalTrials #AIinHealthcare #CareInnovation
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
1/2 📸🤖 Your selfie might reveal more than you think — including clues for personalized #CancerCare A new study featuring CDI’s @bhaibeka.bsky.social introduces FaceAge, an AI model that estimates biological age from photos Photos as biomarkers? The future of healthcare is here!
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
1/2: Grand Challenges thrive on collaboration! 🤝This year's CDI Grand Challenge proudly supports two innovative projects focused on #ResponsibleAI in #CancerCare. As part of this, we're thrilled to feature an exciting partnership with @uwaterloo.ca 🎉 @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social @uhnresearch.ca
Winners of the Cancer Digital Intelligence Princess Margaret Cancer Centre's Grand Challenge/ (Clockwise from top left:) Dr. Scott Hopkins, Dr. Arash Zarrine-Afsar, and Dr. Rajesh Bhayana.
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
🎉 Thrilled to see CDI’s own @bhaibeka.bsky.social co-chairing the upcoming @theaacr.bsky.social Conference on AI and Machine Learning in Cancer Research! 🧬 An incredible lineup and an important conversation—don’t miss it!🗓️Register today: aacr.org/meeting/aacr... @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social
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AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Overview for AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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UofT-TCAIREM @uoft-tcairem.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
#Artificialintelligence in #health information management: Using #AI for risk assessment in #medicine www.ama-assn.org/practice-man... #MedSky #AImedicine #AI #HealthAI #Healthcare #MedTech
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Artificial intelligence in health information management: Using AI for risk assessment in medicine
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about artificial intelligence in health information management.
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
1/4 📣 It's #PatientExperienceWeek and we’re proud to spotlight Digital Triage, a service developed by CDI with patients, @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social staff, and leadership! This #innovation helps patients connect quickly with care teams—improving communication and outcomes @uhnresearch.bsky.social
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
During #PatientExperienceWeek, it's inspiring to see AI making a real difference💜 A new study shows how #AIchatbots can support patients with metastatic #BreastCancer by offering guidance during tough care decisions. Shoutout to CDI's very own Tran Truong & Mike Lovas— amazing work by the team! 👏
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
🎉Huge congrats to our CDI team on launching jarvAIs-an open-source Python package to standardize ML workflows jarvAIs Includes: 🧠 Analyzer – Data insights 📈 Trainer – Model training 🔍 Explainer – Prediction interpretability 🔗https://github.com/pmcdi/jarvais #AI #MachineLearning #Reproducibility
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
🎉On this #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay, we celebrate Rita McCurdy at CDI! ⭐ From organizing events, payroll, onboarding, and helping on key projects—amongst many other things, Rita keeps us running strong. We are incredibly lucky to have her! @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social @uhnresearch.bsky.social
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Proud to recognize CDI leaders Tran Truong, @bhaibeka.bsky.social for advancing Canada’s #cancerdata landscape🎉 Through @marathonofhope.bsky.social Data Committees, they’re building a more connected,high-quality ecosystem—fueling data-driven #innovation📊 shorturl.at/TnY8f @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social
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Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network publishes landmark paper in… | Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network
🍁 📣 MILESTONE ALERT: Network publishes landmark paper in Cancer Cell by Cell Press! 📣 🍁 We're delighted to share that our Network has reached a significant milestone today with the publication o...
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Looks like an amazing day at the #AIRCHECK Workshop 2025! 🤩 Big props to the folks who lead this event-- leading the charge on how AI/ML is shaping the future of drug discovery! 🙌 #AI #ML #Innovation #DrugDiscovery
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
🎉 Congrats to CDI’s @bhaibeka.bsky.social on the renewal of his Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Computational #Pharmacogenomics! 🔬 His team is using #AI to predict tumor drug response & resistance — advancing treatment strategies.👏 A huge achievement! 🔗 bit.ly/3GpRlVl @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
🚨 Exciting news! UHN’s @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social team has received Health Canada approval to start clinical trials for Porphysomes—innovative light-activated nanoparticles that enhance surgery and treat cancer. Congratulations to the team! 🎉 🔗 uhnresearch.ca/news/canadian-cancer-discovery
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A Canadian Cancer Discovery
UHN-led innovation moves from lab to clinic with Health Canada approval for clinical trials.
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
🚀A new study by our team explores clinician perspectives on #asynchronouscare for ovarian cancer patients on PARPi therapy. Findings highlight considerations like safety, patient preference, and willingness to innovate. 👀https://bit.ly/4j6w0ik @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social @uhnresearch.bsky.social
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Hello Bluesky, we're live and excited to be here!! We've been acquainting ourselves with this exciting new platform. Follow us to stay updated on all things @pmcdi.bsky.social @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social, and the rapidly evolving world of #innovation and #digitalintelligence in healthcare 🚀🧠💡
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bhklab.bsky.social @bhklab.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Exciting news! Great opportunity for the best and brightest postdoctoral researchers, early-career scientists, and established stars to UHN - www.surveymonkey.com/r/MYVQPM9 @uhnresearch.bsky.social
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
🚨Big news!🚨 UHN just launched the Canada Leads 100 Challenge — aiming to recruit 100 top scientists to lead the future of health research and innovation 🌍🧬
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Cancer Digital Intelligence @pmcdi.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Happy Oncology Nursing Day!🎗️ Today we shine a spotlight on the amazing oncology nurses at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Your commitment to excellence and compassionate care is inspiring. Thank you for everything that you do to improve cancer care 💙#OncologyNursingDay www.cano-acio.ca/page/OND
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Oncology Nursing Day - CANO/ACIO
Oncology Nursing Day (OND) will take place on April 1, 2025. This year, we are marking the 22nd anniversary of OND and the 40th anniversary of CANO/ACIO.This significant milestone recognizes the invaluable contributions of oncology nurses across Canada and the impact CANO/ACIO has had over the past four decades in advancing oncology nursing practice and education.Join us in celebrating the dedication and expertise of oncology nurses, as well as the continued growth of CANO/ACIO, as we work together to advance excellence in cancer care.Celebrating 22 Years of Oncology Nursing DayOncology Nursing Day marks its 22nd anniversary in 2025. The theme, “Striving for the Summit: Empowering Oncology Nurses Towards Excellence / Toujours plus haut : donner aux infirmières en oncologie les moyens d’atteindre l’excellence,” emphasizes the dedication of oncology nurses in providing exceptional care, advancing research, and making a lasting difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families.As we celebrate 40 years of CANO/ACIO, we reflect on the journey that has shaped the oncology nursing profession in Canada and the crucial role our organization has played in advocating for nursing excellence, education, and patient care in oncology.
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