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Cancer Rehabilitation & Survivorship | Palliative Care | Psychosocial Oncology Addressing physical, emotional, psychological and social needs in serious illness
University Health Network
Joined December 2015
#NewPublication "Assessing the needs of family caregivers of patients attending an outpatient palliative care clinic: an explanatory sequential mixed methods pilot study"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer have unmet needs across several distinct domains. Tailored interventions and responses based on routine needs assessment should be explored.
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#NewPublication "Predictors of emotional distress in patients with lymphoma, gastrointestinal, and breast cancer at the Kuwait Cancer Control Centre"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Symptoms and psychosocial concerns, particularly social and spiritual factors, are key predictors of distress in this Gulf population. These findings highlight the need for culturally tailored...
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#NewPublication "A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Study of the Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully Psychosocial Intervention Across Established Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care Programs in Alberta's Calgary and South Zone"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
CALM implementation was feasible with new direct referral pathways by frontline oncology clinicians across established PSO and palliative care programs. A CALM study coordinator facilitated referra...
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Our very own, Dr. Madeline Li, Psychiatrist, Scientist, and Co-Lead of our Psychosocial Oncology Division is featured in this article in @TheAtlantic: .@uhn @pmcancercentre @PMResearch_ca
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Our very own Cheryl Kanter, a Social Worker in our Psychosocial Oncology Division, is featured in this article on @UHN.@UHNSocialWork.@pmcancercentre.#SupportiveCare.
healthing.ca
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Our very own, Mai Kondo, Research Student in our Palliative Care Division, is featured in the EDI Spotlight Series on the @UofTIMS website: . @uhn @pmcancercentre @PMResearch_UHN #SupportiveCare
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Satisfy your sweet tooth for a good cause! Catch the Cancer Education team raising money for the Princess Margaret Walk to Conquer Cancer tomorrow, August 21 - 10-2, in the PM Research Tower Lobby of the MARS building. See you there!.#princessmargaret #walktoconquercancer
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DSC welcomes learners from a range of disciplines across all 3 divisions of #psychosocialoncology #palliativecare & #cancerrehabandsurvivorship! You can check out all of our #education offerings here:
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#NewPublication "Re-envisioning the value proposition for investment in cancer care"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cancer's place within broader health system development highlights key contradictions and distortions. While innovation in cancer care-spanning medicines, Articial Intelligence, and radiotherapy-ad...
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RT @ELLICSRKitchen: Packed with high-quality protein and several key nutrients, including vitamin D, iron, lutein, and choline, Eggs offer….
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An important role of the UHN Department of Supportive Care is to equip clinicians with communication skills to improve care for patients with serious illness. We are deeply grateful to @uhnfoundation and a very generous donor for making this possible.
uhnresearch.ca
Equipping clinicians with serious illness communication skills improves patient care.
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#NewPublication in @PallmedR: "An Educational Initiative Describing Clinician Teachers’ Experiences Following Serious Illness Communication Skills Faculty Development Training" #SupportiveCare.
liebertpub.com
Background: Serious illness communication skills (SICS) are essential competencies for clinicians to possess. Unfortunately, SICS teaching is not routinely taught and many clinician teachers (CTs)...
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RT @ELLICSRKitchen: Fatty fish like salmon, trout, tuna & mackerel, are excellent sources of omega3 fatty acids. Omega3s can increase learn….
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Do you want to contribute to the future of healthcare? Click this link: to donate to Team Supportive Care as we get set to participate in @uhnfoundation's #WeWalkUHNITED on May 31st. @UHN #SupportiveCare.
wewalkuhnited.ca
I'm raising money for a cause close to my heart and would love your support.
On May 31, our community is walking 2K or 5K to support a healthier future as part of We Walk UHNITED presented by Rogers. Can’t join us? You can still make an impact. Donate today to support life-saving care and research at @UHN ➜ #WeWalkUHNITED
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If you aren't able to walk with us on May 31st for the future of healthcare, please consider clicking this link: to donate to Team Supportive Care as we gear up to participate in @uhnfoundation's #WeWalkUHNITED on May 31st. @UHN #SupportiveCare.
wewalkuhnited.ca
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Who knew lacing up could feel this powerful?. With more than 1.18M patient visits each year, @UHN serves our community — and beyond!. Join We Walk UHNITED presented by Rogers to support innovative, life-changing health care ➜ @sprott @globeandmail
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Last chance to register online at: to join *Team Supportive Care* for @uhnfoundation's #WeWalkUHNITED event and see the legendary Tom Cochrane perform live! . Online registration will close on May25th. Will you join us? . @UHN #SupportiveCare.
wewalkuhnited.ca
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First we walk, then we rock!. Canadian music legend Tom Cochrane is performing live at We Walk UHNITED presented by Rogers! Join us May 31 for a fun-filled block party with food, music & special guests! ➜ @UHN @Sprott @globeandmail @TomCochraneMUS
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Time is running out to register online at: to join *Team Supportive Care* for @uhnfoundation's #WeWalkUHNITED event and maybe meet our amazing ambassadors!. Online registration will close on May25th. Will you join us?. @UHN #SupportiveCare.
wewalkuhnited.ca
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We’re thrilled to announce We Walk UHNITED presented by Rogers – a 5 km family-friendly accessible walk in support of @UHN. Join us on May 31 alongside our ambassadors @madisontevlin & @sangita_patel ➜.. @globeandmail @sprott #WeWalkUHNITED
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Looking for an easy, fun, family-friendly way to contribute to the future of healthcare? Come, join us on Team Supportive Care as we participate in @uhnfoundation's #WeWalkUHNITED on May 31st. @uhn #SupportiveCare.
wewalkuhnited.ca
I'm raising money for a cause close to my heart and would love your support.
3 things to know about We Walk UHNITED presented by Rogers⬇️. 1️⃣ It's for EVERYONE! Bring family, friends & even your dog!.2️⃣ It’s a party! Food, live entertainment & fun activities!.3️⃣ Get a t-shirt, swag + surprises!. Join today ➜ @sprott @globeandmail
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Join Team Supportive Care for #WeWalkUHNITED on May 31st: If you aren't able to walk with us, we would welcome your support as a sponsor. Thanks for considering!. @uhn #SupportiveCare.
wewalkuhnited.ca
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Join us for We Walk UHNITED presented by Rogers, and help us make a difference — one step at a time!. Here are 3 easy ways to get involved: .1. Sponsor 💛 .2. Start a Corporate Challenge 💛 .3. Volunteer 💛 . Contact us today! ➜ wewalkuhnited@uhnfoundation.ca. #WeWalkUHNITED
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Come, join us on Team Supportive Care as we participate in @uhnfoundation's #WeWalkUHNITED on May 31st: If you aren't able to walk with us, perhaps you could make a donation to our team. Thanks for considering!. @uhn #SupportiveCare.
wewalkuhnited.ca
I'm raising money for a cause close to my heart and would love your support.
Transform health care — one step at a time. 👣. Join us for We Walk UHNITED presented by Rogers — a 5 KM, family-friendly, fully accessible walk!. 📍 May 31, 2025 – Toronto.💡 Support world-class innovation & care at UHN. ✅ Registration is quick & easy➜
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