Jump to a Past Event:

• April 20, 2021: All Your Questions About Prostate Cancer Answered (Webinar)
• May 27, 2020: Optimal Management of Urologic Oncology During COVID-19 (Webinar)
• January 30, 2020: Cannabis Forum
• November 20, 2019: Hamilton Patient, Caregiver, Family and Survivor Meeting
• September 12, 2019: Reaching for a Cure

April 20, 2021: All Your Questions About Prostate Cancer Answered

The UCCRI hosted a virtual patient Q&A session to answer all your questions about prostate cancer. Hosted by Dr. Bobby Shayegan, Dr. Edward Matsumoto, and Dr. Anil Kapoor.

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May 27, 2020: Optimal Management of Urologic Oncology During COVID-19 (Webinar)

The Urologic Cancer Centre for Research & Innovation (UCCRI) hosted a virtual event to discuss the optimal management of urologic oncology during the COVID-19 pandemic. This meeting focused on patients and caregivers. All were welcome to join this virtual event.

Speakers included:

• Dr. Anil Kapoor, UCCRI Director, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Professor of Surgery (Urology), McMaster University
• Dr. Aly-Khan Lalani, Medical Oncologist, Juravinski Cancer Centre; Assistant Professor (Oncology), McMaster University

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January 30, 2020: Cannabis Forum

Discussions on Pain & Treatment Management in Cancer

Featuring Presentations from:

• Dr. James MacKillop, PhD - "Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis" (click to download presentation slides as PDF)
• Dr. Anil Kapoor, MD, FRCSC
• Dr. Marissa Slaven, MD, "Cannabis for Cancer Symptoms" (click to download presentation slides as PDF)
• Mr. Steve Parton

Remaining presentation PDFs will be added shortly.

November 20, 2019: Hamilton Patient, Caregiver, Family and Survivor Meeting

In partnership with Kidney Cancer Canada and the Juravinski Cancer Centre, St. Joe's UCCRI hosted a meeting for patients, caregivers, family members, and survivors of kidney cancer. Dr. Kapoor hosted this event, where he discussed the latest in kidney cancer management.

September 12, 2019: Reaching for a Cure

Patients, care givers, and physicians we're invited to attend the UCCRI's Reaching for a Cure event to hear from UCCRI experts and learn about the science, management, and treatment options of kidney, bladder, and prostate cancer. This evening event was hosted by Dr. Anil Kapoor, with a dinner buffet served before the presentations.

Some of the presenters have made their presentations available for download:

Ms. Deb Maskens: How to Advocate for Your Own Health Care (PDF)

Dr. Richard Austin: Bench to Bedside - Translational Research in Urological Cancers (PDF)