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New cancer treatment program available in Saskatchewan

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For cervical cancer patients in Saskatchewan, the new Interstitial High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Gynecological Brachytherapy program is a game changer. The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) announced Tuesday the service will mean patients no longer have to leave the province for treatment. “A lot of people refer to it as the internal radiation,” said Dr. Jocelyn Moore, a radiation oncologist with the SCA. Moore explained that while they do a lot of extern…

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New Radiation Therapy Program Brings Gold Standard of Cancer Care Closer to Home

Cervical cancer patients in Saskatchewan now have access to a new treatment option. The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) is proud to announce the launch of the Interstitial High-Dose-Rate (HDR)...

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New Radiation Therapy Program Brings Gold Standard of Cancer Care Closer to Home - Kindersley Social - Local Update, Sports, Events and more

Cervical cancer patients in Saskatchewan now have access to a new treatment option. The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) is proud to announce the launch of the Interstitial High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Gynecological Brachytherapy program. This safe, specialized, targeted form of radiation therapy is the gold standard of care. The program eliminates the need for patients with cervical cancer to travel out of province, with this treatment now available in…

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