Cancer Care South East

11/29/2022

A new electrocardiogram (ECG) machine is now in place at the Cancer Centre that is helping to improve patient flow, access to technology and resulting in quicker turnaround to diagnostics. Prior to the arrival of this new machine, patients who required an ECG would have to wait until one was available elsewhere in the hospital and then brought to the Cancer Centre. This could result in significant wait times for patients and now, that wait is no more.

An ECG machine is a tool that is used to check a patient’s heart rhythm and electrical activity. For cancer patients this information helps the care team understand how a patient’s heart is functioning. For many cancer patients this is a critical tool to asses and monitor heart rhythm as certain cancers and cancer treatments can affect the heart.

The purchase of this new ECG machine was made possible through a generous donation to the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation

Read more here: https://kingstonhsc.ca/khscconnect/news/new-technology-cancer-centre-helping-patients-receive-potentially-life-saving-diagnostics

10/20/2022

Research shows that for every 200 mammograms performed, one person will be found to have breast cancer. Proactive screening is the best method to catch cancer early.

Eligible individuals are encouraged to contact Breast Imaging Kingston and book an appointment. Learn more here: https://kingstonhsc.ca/khscconnect/news/%E2%80%9Cit%E2%80%99s-time-get-back-breast-screening%E2%80%9D

10/14/2022

Are you overdue for a Pap test and don’t have a family doctor? Book your seat for Pap Party 2022 – two cervical cancer screening clinics that are running in Kingston, and Belleville on October 25 & 26. A pap is the most effective screening tool we have to reducing cervical cancer by more than 80 per cent in those with a cervix.
Book your appointment today by calling 1-800-567-5722 ext 6071 or emailing PapParty@kingstonhsc.ca.

10/11/2022

Problem solver – that’s one way to describe Lori Silva.

She’s the charge technologist at Breast Imaging Kingston, a state-of-the-art facility which offers screening and precision diagnosis of breast cancer.

Silva wears many hats to ensure the centre runs smoothly.

“I do the ordering, I do the scheduling, I make sure everyone has what they need to do their job,” explains Silva. “I help coordinate with the radiologists if they have special requests, I coordinate all the education and training.”

She may be behind the scenes, but the work she does directly impacts patients. By taking care of the day-to-day operations, she’s setting her team up for success so they can focus on their patients and the services they provide.

“I’m proud of the work I do because I think I help my colleagues do their job better. They don’t have to worry about where the supplies come from, or how to get a specimen from here to Kingston General Hospital. I look after all of that so they can concentrate on making sure patients get top notch health care.”

But she isn’t always in the background. If someone from her team calls in sick, Silva jumps in and covers procedures, meaning she also has to stay up-to-date with the latest education.

And patients are in good hands when Silva is involved with an appointment. She’s been an X-ray technologist with Kingston Health Sciences Centre for 37 years.

“My favourite part is diagnostic, where someone comes in and the challenge is trying to image a specific spot the best way humanly possible for the doctor to read so they can diagnose and ultimately treat medical conditions.”

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year’s campaign wants to ensure all women have access to screenings. That’s why Silva is encouraging women in the community to book their appointments at Breast Imaging Kingston.

With services available seven days a week, patients across the region have access to the support they need and high quality care they deserve.

For more information on Breast Imaging Kingston and the services available, please visit https://kingstonhsc.ca/programs-and-departments/breast-imaging-kingston

10/04/2022

10/03/2022

Pamper yourself and support BCAK. Thanks to Cher-Mere you can do both during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

09/15/2022

Bivalent COVID vaccine booster doses are now available to vulnerable populations, including immunocompromised individuals. Cancer patients in the southeast region are able to self-identify they are immunocompromised, and do not require a letter or referral to access the bivalent vaccine booster.

For more information about COVID-19 vaccines for cancer patients, please visit http://cancercaresoutheast.ca/cancer-patients-and-covid-19-vaccine

09/01/2022

After undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, including an innovative robotic surgery, Mike Laframboise decided to do his part to make sure others can receive the same great care that he did.

Thank you to Mike, and all of the Power of Hope tournament participants, for your efforts to raise $174,000 in support of local prostate cancer care.

04/05/2022

Today, on , nurses at took time to give more of themselves with a Blood Donation Drive in . Thank you for your expertise and dedication. The compassionate care and support you provide for cancer patients and their families are outstanding. Happy !

Canadian Blood Services Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology

04/03/2022

In celebration of , nurses at have organized a Blood Donation Drive in on April 5 & 6 in support of cancer patients, who are among those in highest need of products. Make your lifesaving gift by joining their team: https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/user/login?destination=profile/groups%3FjoinPflId%3DKFSC0102305



Canadian Blood Services

01/20/2022

For patients of the Cancer Centre, we would like to remind you of the importance of screening before coming to your appointment. If you are experiencing any new symptoms like cough, sore throat, shortness of breath; even if you think they are related to your illness or treatment, please call your cancer care team in advance to let them know before your appointment.

This will help us ensure that we deliver your care in a way that keeps other patients and staff safe.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre

10/18/2021

We are recruiting people to participate in 'Surviving Gynecological Cancer study'.

If you or a caregiver have completed primary treatment for gynecological cancer within the past 5 years, you may be eligible. To learn more about this study visit: http://cancercaresoutheast.ca/we-are-recruiting-people-participate-surviving-gynecological-cancer-study