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Dr. Miller MacPherson and the MR-Linac radiation therapy system
New radiation machine targets cancer with pinpoint accuracy — even as the tumour moves during treatment

“We can deliver a radiation treatment that’s exactly personalized for the patient on that day.” The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre is now one of the first in Canada to acquire the state-of-the-art MR-Linac radiation therapy system.

Nurse Practitioner Sarah Junkin-Hepworth
Looking to get screened for cancer but don’t have a family doctor? Make an appointment with our “Superscreener”

Regular cancer screening can help save lives. For people living in Eastern Ontario who do not have a primary care provider, the Champlain Screening Outreach Program offers screening services for breast, cervical, colorectal and lung cancer. Find out how to book your appointment with Nurse Practitioner Sarah Junkin-Hepworth, our “Superscreener.”

Photo of a custom, resin-cast checkerboard and pieces made by Tania Scott.
Patient gifts a piece of home to Indigenous Cancer Program

Inuit patients can now see and hold a piece of their traditional territory in the Windòcàge Room at the General Campus, thanks to an interactive gift donated to The Ottawa Hospital by a cancer patient.

The city of Iqaluit at sunset
A team from The Ottawa Hospital helps organize first-ever oncology conference in the North

When it comes to cancer treatment, there’s no place like home. This spring, a team from The Ottawa Hospital helped organize Nunavut’s first-ever oncology conference to figure out how to bring oncology care closer to home for patients.

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Getting screened for colon cancer is fast, easy and free

Poop, #2, BM, stool – whatever you call it, it could save your life. The screening test for colon cancer is quick, free, painless, and can be done from home. Get checked today, because nine out of 10 people can be cured if colon cancer is caught early.

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Do nicotine replacement products work? Expert answers to your stop smoking questions

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Learn evidence-based answers to common smoking cessation questions to help you quit for good.

This website gives you common facts, advice and tips. Some of it may not apply to you. Please talk to your doctor, nurse or other health-care team member to see if this information will work for you. They can also answer your questions and concerns.