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The term life-support is used to describe any therapy that supports or replaces a necessary body function. Life-support therapies include any treatment or equipment that is required to keep a patient alive. Examples of life-support include medications to correct low blood pressure , mechanical...

Am I going to need physical therapy? Yes. You will see a physiotherapist in the hospital who will teach you how to move again after surgery, and you will also need to see a physiotherapist in the community to ensure you continue to improve your strength, range of motion and mobility when you return...

Most germs in hospitals can be spread by unclean hands. Each time a person touches an object or another person, germs go along for the ride. An infection could prolong you or your loved one's hospital stay. What you can do to help prevent the spread of germs Did you know, proper hand cleaning is the...

Your Breasts Your body prepares for breastfeeding while you are pregnant. Most breasts grow in size during the first few months of pregnancy as milk making structures develop. Some women find that, as breasts get bigger, they feel more comfortable wearing a good supportive bra. Your nipple and the...

Current clinical trials by disease site Who we are The services we offer... Some of our achievements... The CRU Team... We are partners and collaborators with... Who we are Clinical research plays a vital role in lessening the growing burden of cancer in Ontario and is part of the overall mission of...

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a diagnosis for which there is no cure. People living with CKD require accurate information and good support to live well with chronic illness. This can be obtained from the many staff involved in your care at your medical appointments. The Renal Program understands...

Female Fertility Preservation: What are my Options? Cancer and Fertility (onco-fertility) You have recently been diagnosed with cancer and you may be wondering how this will affect your chances of becoming a parent in the future. Your health care team is here for you. They can refer you to the...

Fall 2004 Issue From the Editor Welcome to the first issue of our newsletter! We encourage your help and suggestions. If you have a question to ask, medical or practical, please let us know so we can find and publish answers to them under the “Q & A” section. We would love to hear from you! Back in...

The typical length of stay in hospital after joint replacement surgery is one to two days. During your stay in hospital, our team will work with you to make sure you are ready to return safely home. Sometimes family members are asked to come in so they can be shown how to assist you in the...