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Aging, Cancer Care + Support Research Lab at @UBCNursing
Vancouver, Canada
Joined May 2025
A new piece today from the ACCESS lab about the need for #GeriOnc services, supports, and innovations in care for #older adults with #cancer in Canada. @SIOGorg @YoungSIOG @CANO_ACIO @siognah @ccs @UBCNursing @UBCAging @UBC.
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The factor most associated with cancer is unavoidable: aging. Older adults with cancer benefit from a geriatric assessment before making treatment decisions, but this is still not routine care.
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Congratulations to PhD student @BLeung_NP for being awarded a @UBCNursing internal research grant from the Helen Shore Nursing Endowment Fund, for work on Cancer-related Treatment Decision-making Among Older Chinese Im/migrants with Metastatic Cancer, Family Caregivers and HCPs.
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Congratulations to PhD Candidate, @FrancisKobekyaa, who won an internal research grant from @UBCNursing for his work titled, Canadian Nurses’ Involvement in Human-Centered Health Information Technology Design for Digital Nursing Practice, from Helen Shore Nursing Endowment Fund.
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A recent article in @ASCOPost on ageism in society and healthcare highlights scoping review on ageism in cancer care led by Dr. @kristenhaase @CANO_ACIO @SIOGorg .
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How can older adults prepare for, manage, and thrive when facing cancer in older age? Check out our blog post recapping our May 5 community event with @UBCAging @Providence_Hlth @UBCNursing #gerionc2025 .
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by Ailsa Sirois On May 5, the ACCESS Research Lab had the pleasure of partnering with the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging, Providence Healthcare, and the UBC School of Nursing to host a...
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New publication from ACESS lab members @kristenhaase @AilsaSirois and colleagues from @siognah on prehabilitation for older adults with cancer.
Perspectives on prehabilitation for older adults with cancer: A report from the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) rehabilitation group .@RachelleBrick @WilliamDale_MD @myCARG.#GeriOnc #OlderAdults #OncoAlert #SIOG #YoungSIOG #Elsevier.
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ACCESS team members at the Graduate Student in Nursing Association @UBCNursing today! Kayoung, president of the GSNA, organized and hosted the event. @BLeung_NP and @BCCancer colleague Jagbir presented an insightful keynote about the essential role of Advance Practice Nurses.
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#ThankYou to all speakers, partners, and participants who joined us this week. Your voices are shaping the future of cancer care for older adults in BC. #ThankYou to our silver sponsor @PfizerCA and bronze sponsors @AcuitasTx @bmsnews @NovartisCanada for your generous support!
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Thank you to the wonderful team @Eldercare_Fnd for hosting us in Victoria yesterday! #gerionc2025 @BLeung_NP @EnriqueSoto8 @kristenhaase
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More photos from today’s public presentation on aging, cancer, and geriatric oncology today in Victoria with @Eldercare_Fnd!.@UBCNursing @kristenhaase @EnriqueSoto8 @BLeung_NP
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Dr. Caroline Mariano (@BCCancer) closes the panel with a clinical lens on aging and cancer — emphasizing care coordination, function, and dignity. #GeriOnc2025 #CancerCareEquity.
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Bonnie Leung @BLeung_NP (@BCCancer @UBCNursing) shares stories from BC’s frontline nurses working to support older adults before and after treatment. Practical wisdom, deep compassion. #GeriOnc2025 #OncologyNursing.
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Dr. Enrique Soto @EnriqueSoto8 (@CUAnschutz) opens the Victoria panel with global insights on aging, cancer, and survivorship. A powerful voice on inclusion and justice in cancer care. #GlobalOncology #GeriOnc2025.
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This afternoon’s community event in Victoria features a dynamic panel discussing *Healthy Aging: Before, With, and Beyond Cancer*. What does holistic, equity-focused care look like for older adults? #GeriOnc2025 #HealthyAging @Eldercare_Fnd
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The Speaker Series moves to Victoria! We’re excited to connect with partners and community members at today’s events. #GeriOnc2025 #CancerCareBC @Eldercare_Fnd.
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A warm thank you to our invited guests who joining us last night for our partner dinner. Building collaboration across disciplines and institutions to advance geriatric cancer care. #GeriOnc2025 @kristenhaase @BLeung_NP @martine_puts @BCCancer @Providence_Hlth @UHN and more.
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RT @UBCAging: Thank you to all who joined our May 5th #DialogueOnAging Public Presentation on #GeriatricOncology at @VanDusenGdn! Grateful….
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Bonnie Leung (NP, @BCCancer) presents a compelling case study on *nurse-led frailty screening in lung cancer*. Real-world impact, right from the bedside. #GeriOnc2025 #NursingInnovation @CANO_ACIO @siognah
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Today’s virtual session brings together @CANO_ACIO and @siognah members to explore nurse-led innovation in geriatric oncology. Hosted by Bonnie Leung @BLeung_NP and the @BCCancer Nursing Team. #GeriOnc2025 #NursingLeadership.
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Thanks to Dr. Lauren Curry for facilitating this vital conversation on age-inclusive research in oncology. #GeriOnc2025 @BCCancer
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