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Dr. Perdrizet’s five tips for esophageal cancer prevention

Dr. Kirstin Perdrizet, MD, MSc, FRCPC, is a medical oncologist at Osler. Dr. Perdrizet received her medical degree from the University of Ottawa and completed her medical oncology training at the University of Toronto. She completed her thoracic oncology training with a fellowship and earned her Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology through the University of Toronto.

Esophageal cancer starts in the cells of the esophagus, located in the throat and impacts more than 2,500 Canadians each year

Taking care of your gut: Understanding your symptoms and the risks of colon cancer

Colorectal cancer is a common, and sometimes life-threatening, disease. It can be hereditary, but also can develop as a result of the lifestyle we lead. The inner workings of our gut can be complicated to understand at times and it’s important to speak with your doctor if you have concerns.

We spoke to Dr. Natasha Chandok, who is both a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Brampton Civic Hospital, to learn more about how we can take care of our gut and take action to prevent colon cancer.

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Learning how to cope with a diabetes diagnosis as a family

A diabetes diagnosis for your child can be overwhelming for any parent. Learning how to cope as a family can be a step in the right direction to navigate the disease.

The Diabetes Education Centre at Etobicoke General Hospital provides resources and support to families to adapt to their new lifestyle. We spoke with members of the team: Dr. Zborovski, Paediatric Endocrinologist, Ackwinder Samra-Gill, Registered Dietitian, and Anterpreet Dhaliwal, Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator, about their...

How to be there for children who struggle with mental health: A social worker’s guide

With mental health issues on the rise among children, it is important to understand how to be there for the children in your life when they need you. We spoke with a number of social workers within our Mental Health and Addictions youth programming to learn more about how we can provide support, and work with health care professionals to help children get well.

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Often, mental health issues in young people are downplayed and are not taken as seriously as they should be. As adults,...

The importance of your purpose: Kiki’s journey from Respiratory Therapist to Chief Operating Officer

Kiki Ferrari, Chief Operating Officer (COO), has been at Osler for over 13 years. Her warm demeanour and can-do attitude are only a small part of what makes her an influential and passionate female leader.

We caught up with Kiki to learn about her journey through health care, her leadership style, and her purpose, which determines many of the decisions she makes to ensure our patients receive the care they need.

Let’s start from the beginning. Why did you decide to go into health care?

It started...