WHY are we
optimistic about
the future of
cancer care?
“Though our
work is far from
over, we remain
optimistic
because we
have the
expertise to lay
the groundwork
for important
progress in the
years ahead.”
A message from
Dr. Bradly Wouters and
Dr. Mary Gospodarowicz
T
hanks to extraordinary advances we
have made across the spectrum of
cancer research, patient care and
education, there are many reasons to be
optimistic. Quality of life has improved
substantially thanks to the increasing
preservation of healthy tissue through
targeted treatments, as well as survivorship
programs and unprecedented forays into
interdisciplinary psychosocial research.
We are optimistic because, at the frontiers
of cancer research, we are seeing significant
change.
At Princess Margaret Cancer Centre,
breakthrough discovery and compassionate
care go hand-in-hand. Our clinician scientists
provide valuable clinical insights to our
researchers, who then witness the impact of
their research discoveries on patient care. It
is this union between research and clinical
care that makes us one of the top 5 cancer
research centres in the world.
Because of this unique environment,
The Princess Margaret continues to attract and
retain outstanding talent from other leading
cancer institutions around the globe. By
facilitating the transfer of knowledge within
The Princess Margaret and on a global basis,
we help ensure the highest standards of care
are available to the widest range of patients.