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All videos have been categorized under these topics. These videos are recorded from events like the Brain Tumour National Conference and online webinar presentations.
Is the grass greener? Role of cannabis in the management and treatment of brain tumours
Presented in April 2022.
Becoming a Neurosurgeon
Presented in March 2022.
Update on the World Health Organization (WHO) classifications of brain tumours
Presented in January 2022.
Advances in Radiation: Developing the MR-Linac for Patients with Glioma
Presented in January 2021.
Radiosurgery for Brain Metastases
Presented in October, 2020.
Steroids and How They Make You Feel
Presented in September, 2020.
Is the Chemotherapy Working?
Presented in February, 2019
A Brain Tumour Patient is Person
Presented in October 20, 2018.
New Technologies and Therapeutic Strategies in Radiation Oncology for Brain Tumours
Presented in October, 2018.
Oncolytic Viruses: Biological Machines for the Treatment of Brain Tumours
Presented in October, 2018.
Emerging Brain Cancer Concepts and Treatments
Presented in May, 2018.
The Right Drug at the Right Time: Learning How to Navigate Drug Funding Options
Presented in October, 2017.
Genomic and Molecular Markers in Glioma: Where Are We Now?
Presented in November 2021.
Training the Next Generation of Neurosurgeon-Scientists: Fighting Brain Tumours in Two Worlds
Presented April, 2021.
Why Increasing Chromosome Chaos to Target Very High Risk Medulloblastoma Will Improve Patient Outcome
Presented in July, 2020.
A Unique Approach to the Complexities of Glioblastoma
Presented in February, 2020.
Targeted therapeutic disruption of the blood-brain barrier in childhood brainstem cancers
Presented in October, 2017.
Presented in October, 2017.
Exploring the Effects of Radiation and it’s Impact on Metastatic Brain Cancer
Presented in October, 2016.
Clinical Trials & Patient Panel
Presented in October, 2016.
Panelists:
Steve: diagnosed with an Anaplastic Astrocytoma (grade II) and has had experience with a clinical trial comparing Dexmedetomidine and Propofol-remifentanil Conscious Sedation for awake Craniotomy for Tumour Surgery
Denis: diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) (grade IV). Denis participated in an Optune clinical trial in conjunction with Temozolomide from August 2013 to March 2016
Francois: diagnosed in 2012 with an anaplastic astrocytoma (grade III) and currently participating in the TOCAGEN TOCA FC / 511 – Phase 1 clinical trial
Brain Tumour Registry of Canada: Past, Present & Future
Presented in October, 2019.
How Genetics Impact Your Child’s Brain Cancer Journey
Presented in October, 2016.
Your Applications Journey From Call Out To Final Ranking
This webinar explains the process of our awards program, including the logistics on what awards we offer, when they are offered, who is ranking your applications and how applications are viewed and awarded.
Targeted therapy in glioblastoma: Overcoming heterogeneity by focusing on function
Presented in October, 2017.
Deciphering the transcriptional regulation underlying Medulloblastoma subgroups
Presented in October, 2017.
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Keynote Research Recipients, Question and Answer Panel
Presented in October, 2016.
Overview of Anticipatory Grief
Presented in June, 2022.
Sexuality, Intimacy, and Dating after a Brain Tumour Diagnosis
Presented in November, 2021.
It’s All About Being Adaptive! Rehabilitation When You Have a Brain Tumour
Presented in June, 2021.
Psychosocial Screening in Pediatric Brain Tumour Care
Presented in May, 2021.
When is Too Much? Knowing Your Limits During the Holiday Season
Presented in December, 2020.
Dignity Therapy: A Therapeutic Interention for Individuals with Life-Limiting Illness
Presented in November, 2020.
Return to Work for Brain Tumour Survivors
Presented in June, 2020.
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Presented in March, 2020.
Brain Tumour Patient Story
Patient Story by Aristidis Tridimas
A Message of Hope
Presented in October, 2018.
Encouraging Conversations About Advance Care Planning
Presented in April, 2019.
Sexuality, Intimacy and Brain Tumours
Note: This presentation was pre-recorded before the 2018 Brain Tumour National Conference took place, with Rachel Nicoletti. For confidentiality, no photos or video was recorded at the Brain Tumour National Conference for this session.
The Mental Health Needs of Brain Tumour Survivors
Presented in October, 2017.
Personal Story of Hope: Catherine Wreford Ledlow
Presented in June, 2022.
Personal Story of Hope: Alicia Grace
Presented in May, 2022.
Personal Story of Hope: Janet St Pierre
Presented in May, 2022.
Personal Story of Hope: Dania Othman
Presented in April, 2022.
Personal Story of Hope: Haley Wilcox
Presented in April, 2022.
Personal Story of Hope: Gary Wright
Presented in March, 2022.
International Women’s Day – A special webinar with Dr. Gelareh Zadeh, Shreya Gandhi, Visale Balarajah and Danielle Froio
Presented in March, 2022.
Personal Story of Hope: Karen Metcalfe
Presented in February, 2022.
Personal Story of Hope: Vittorio Garcia
Presented in January, 2022.
Personal Story of Hope: Kyleigh Provenzano
Presented in November, 2021.
Personal Story of Hope: Erin Dykstra
Presented in October, 2021.
Personal Story of Hope: Mckenna Lumley
Presented in October, 2021.
Personal Story of Hope: Stephanie Doucet
Presented in September, 2021.
Personal Story of Hope: Fatima Issa
Presented in June, 2021.
Personal Story of Hope: Alicia Chenier
Presented in May, 2021.
Personal Story of Hope: Jodi Quinn
Presented in January, 2021.
Personal Stories of Hope: Brain Tumour Survivors Sharing Experiences
Presented in August, 2020.
Personal Stories of Hope: Brain Tumour Caregivers Sharing Experiences
Presented in May, 2020.
Personal Stories of Hope from Brain Tumour Patients, Survivors and Caregivers
Presented in November, 2019
An Overview of Non-Malignant Brain Tumours
Presented in March, 2020.
Meningiomas and Radiosurgery
Presented in September, 2014
‘Benign’ skull base tumors: understanding the diagnosis, treatment, and effects on quality of life”
Presented at the 2014 Calgary Brain Tumour Information Day
What about Us? A Panel of Non-Malignant Brain Tumour Survivors
Presented in October, 2018.
Navigating the Twists and Turns of Survivorship: School and Work Considerations for Youth and Young Adults
Presented in September, 2021.
Transitioning Between Pediatric Brain Tumours to an Adult Setting
Presented in September, 2019.
How Not to Miss a Pediatric Brain Tumor
From The Isreali Foundation of Parents of Children with Brain Tumors
Life After a Childhood Brain Tumour – For Parents
Presented in October, 2018.
Cultivating Your Wellbeing as a Caregiver
Presented in February, 2022.
Presented in October, 2021.
Self-Compassion for the Caregiver – A Panel of Caregivers
Presented In October, 2018.
Understanding the importance of communication with patients and caregivers
Presented in May, 2017.
Cancer at the head of the problem
Presented in April, 2017.
Care for the Caregiver
Presented in October, 2016.
Early Grief as Part of the Grieving Process
Presented in October, 2016.
Brain Tumours and Rehabilitation with Marize Ibrahim, Specialist-Oncology
Recorded August, 2020
How to Advocate for yourself in the Health Care System – January, 2020
Presented in January, 2020.
Encouraging Conversations About Advance Care Planning
Presented in April, 2019.
A Patient is Person
Presented in October, 2018.
Your Health Is in Your Hands
Presented in October, 2018.
Young Adults with Cancer
Presented in August, 2014.