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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:University_Health_Network_(emblem).png|thumb|University Health Network (emblem)]] '''Princess Margaret Cancer Centre'''<br />
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The '''Princess Margaret Cancer Centre''', also known as '''Princess Margaret Hospital''', is one of the largest and most comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world. It is located in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]], and is part of the [[University Health Network]] (UHN). The centre is named after [[Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon]], sister of [[Queen Elizabeth II]].<br />
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==History==<br />
The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre was originally established in 1952 as the Ontario Cancer Institute. It was later renamed in 1995 to honor Princess Margaret. The centre has a long history of pioneering cancer research and treatment, and it continues to be at the forefront of cancer care and innovation.<br />
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==Facilities and Services==<br />
The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre offers a wide range of services, including:<br />
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* [[Radiation therapy]]<br />
* [[Chemotherapy]]<br />
* [[Surgical oncology]]<br />
* [[Bone marrow transplant]]<br />
* [[Palliative care]]<br />
* [[Psychosocial oncology]]<br />
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The centre is also home to several specialized clinics and programs, such as the [[Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre]], the [[Breast Cancer Centre]], and the [[Gastrointestinal Cancer Centre]].<br />
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==Research and Education==<br />
The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is affiliated with the [[University of Toronto]] and is a leading institution in cancer research. It houses the [[Ontario Cancer Institute]], which conducts cutting-edge research in areas such as [[genomics]], [[immunotherapy]], and [[personalized medicine]]. The centre also offers various educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows.<br />
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==Notable Achievements==<br />
The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has made significant contributions to the field of oncology, including:<br />
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* Development of the [[Toronto Protocol]] for [[bone marrow transplantation]]<br />
* Pioneering work in [[image-guided radiation therapy]]<br />
* Advances in [[targeted therapy]] and [[immunotherapy]]<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[University Health Network]]<br />
* [[University of Toronto]]<br />
* [[Radiation therapy]]<br />
* [[Chemotherapy]]<br />
* [[Surgical oncology]]<br />
* [[Bone marrow transplant]]<br />
* [[Palliative care]]<br />
* [[Psychosocial oncology]]<br />
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==Categories==<br />
[[Category:Hospitals in Toronto]]<br />
[[Category:Cancer hospitals]]<br />
[[Category:University of Toronto]]<br />
[[Category:University Health Network]]<br />
[[Category:Medical research institutes in Canada]]<br />
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