National database offers new tool in fight against chronic disease

National database offers new tool in fight against chronic disease (Originally Published on National Post) A new and powerful resource is now available in Canada to help researchers in the fight against cancer and other chronic diseases. The Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project (CPTP) is the first national database designed to both document and follow the Read more about National database offers new tool in fight against chronic disease[…]

Canadian volunteers in national study do their part in fight against cancer and chronic diseases

Canadian volunteers in national study do their part in fight against cancer and chronic diseases (Originally Published on National Post) A new population health study has garnered the unprecedented support of Canadians from coast to coast. The Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project (CPTP) has recruited more than 300,000 volunteers to be part of a promising national Read more about Canadian volunteers in national study do their part in fight against cancer and chronic diseases[…]

Unlocking the mysteries of cancer and other chronic diseases

Unlocking the mysteries of cancer and other chronic diseases (Originally Published on National Post) Why do people who live in British Columbia have lower cancer rates than those who live in the Atlantic provinces? How can we detect cancer earlier, and reduce the risk of developing the disease? These are just some of the questions at Read more about Unlocking the mysteries of cancer and other chronic diseases[…]