Attention: Assignment editors, health, research and science reporters
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OTTAWA (November 1, 2007) - Research has identified a vast majority of the environmental or life style factors involved in causing cancer, as well as ways to fight the disease. Yet, there are still so many unanswered questions. What about exposure to pesticides? What about where you live? What about current chemotherapy treatments? Funding has been allocated to health researchers in the field of cancer research to probe deeper into the causes, biological mechanisms, treatments, risk factors and prevention methods associated with cancer.
These researchers are available to speak about their newly funded project and how they see their work improving the lives of cancer patients and their families.
Can physical activity improve quality of life for patients in advanced stages of cancer?
Dr. Kerry Courneya, CIHR funded researcher from the University of Alberta (Alberta).
Attacking pediatric cancer without harming children's development
Dr. Poul Sorensen, CIHR funded researcher from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver).
Stopping cancer from spreading
Dr. Jonathan Blay and Dr. Kirill Rosen, CIHR funded researchers from Dalhousie University (Halifax).
Preventing breast and ovarian cancer: where you live makes a difference in your choices
Dr. Kelly Metcalfe, CIHR funded researcher from the University of Toronto (Ontario).
Skin cancer: It could be more than just fun in the sun
Dr. Richard Gallagher, CIHR funded researcher from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver).
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada's agency for health research. CIHR's mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to catalyze its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened Canadian health-care system. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to more than 11,000 health researchers and trainees across Canada. http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/
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