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Cancer Pain: Causes, Treatment & Relief Options
Cancer pain is not the same for everyone. It can feel sharp and stabbing, like a sudden jolt.
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Dr. Priya Sharma, MD, FRCPC
Medical Oncologist · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Priya Sharma is a medical oncologist affiliated with the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), she has 14 years of experience in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship care. Dr. Sharma is committed to translating complex oncology research into clear, actionable information for patients and caregivers.
Articles by Dr. Priya Sharma, MD, FRCPC
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Benign vs Malignant Tumours: Key Differences Explained
When a doctor finds a tumour, it can feel frightening. However, not every tumour means cancer.
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Cancer Prevention: 12 Tips to Lower Your Risk
Your body is made up of trillions of cells. Normally, these cells grow, do their job, and then die in a controlled way.
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Chemotherapy: What Every Canadian Should Know
Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer drugs to target cells that grow and divide quickly. Cancer cells divide much faster than most …
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Cancer: What Every Canadian Should Know
Cancer develops when certain cells in the body start dividing in an uncontrolled way. Normally, cells grow, divide, and die in an …
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Tuberous Sclerosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disorder that triggers abnormal cell growth throughout the body.
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Skin Cancer Guide
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a form of skin cancer that starts in squamous cells. These are the thin, flat cells that make up …
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Kidney Cancer: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment in Canada
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They sit on either side of your spine, toward the back of …
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Lung Cancer: Causes, Types & What Canadians Should Know
Lung cancer happens when cells inside the lungs grow out of control. These abnormal cells form a tumour that looks and behaves …
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: What Canadians Should Know
Your lungs are two spongy organs sitting inside your chest, one on each side of your heart.