Cancer Careers Ep 11 - Dr. Derek Tsang

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today, we’re joined by Dr. Renata Peixoto, an oncology specialist based in Vancouver and Brazil, with expertise in gastrointestinal cancers, and a strong focus on advancing patient-centered care and research.

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today we’re joined by Dr. Derek Tsang, a Radiation Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Program Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program at the University of Toronto. He takes us through the differences in treating children and adults with brain tumours, how he maintains emotional resilience, and upcoming innovations in Radiation Oncology. 

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today, we’re joined by Dr. Chloe Lim, a 5th-year Medical Oncology Co-Lead Resident at the University of British Columbia. She takes us through how she co-founded the Learn Oncology podcast (the one you’re listening to right now!), as well as her journey to Medical Oncology.

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today we’re talking with Dr. Howie Lim, a Medical Oncologist at BC Cancer Centre Vancouver. He takes us through his love for GI oncology, his prior experience as past program director, and multiple hats that he wears outside from his clinical role as medical oncologist. Please provide us feedback on the episode! : https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_egHOYIJteV0KqOO

We are excited to introduce a new series in the Learn Oncology podcast called Pathways in Oncology. This series will illustrate how patients "flow" through our healthcare system, including the different healthcare providers they might interact with and challenges they might experience. The first episode is focused on lung cancer.Click this link to view an infographic that summarizes the main points of this episode! Additional Resources:https://www.learnoncology.ca/modules/lung-cancerhttps://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2022/0200/p144.html

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today we’re talking with Dr. Michael Peacock, a Radiation Oncologist at BC Cancer Centre Vancouver. He takes us through his love for radiation oncology, and his interest in brachytherapy. This episode focuses on Please provide us feedback on the episode! 

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today we’re talking with Dr. Alex Louie, a Radiation Oncologist at Odette Cancer Centre and Clinician Scientist at the University of Toronto. He takes us through his love of music, his later found love of answering interesting and practice changing clinical questions, and his tips to stay resilient through a career in medicine. Please provide us feedback on the episode! 

Today we introduce our first Medical Oncologist to the series, Dr. Christine Simmons! She is a Medical Oncologist at BC Cancer Agency, also current program director for the UBC Medical Oncology Residency Program. We explore her path to medical education within medical oncology and her contribution with different levels of trainees. Please provide us feedback on the episode! : https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_egHOYIJteV0KqOO

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today we’re talking with Dr. David Palma, a Radiation Oncologist at London Health Sciences Centre. He takes us through the basics of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy, and what medical students should know about Radiation Oncology for the years to come. Please provide us feedback on the episode! : https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_egHOYIJteV0KqOO

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce new series, Cancer Careers! Today we’re talking with Dr. Austin Sim, a Radiation Oncologist at The Ohio State University. He guides on all things mentorship: its importance in radiation oncology and how to seek mentors as a medical student. Please provide us feedback of the episode! : https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_egHOYIJteV0KqOO