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Early detection: Catching breast cancer early is what in treating it, says Dr. Imre Simor of Mount Sinal Hospital.
Early detection: Catching breast cancer early is what in treating it, says Dr. Imre Simor of Mount Sinal Hospital.

Early detection: Catching breast cancer early is what in treating it, says Dr. Imre Simor of Mount Sinal Hospital.

Date4/11/1990
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Progress recorded: Dr. Mark Mandelcorn of Mount Sinal tests eyes of Michel Paquet of Timmins, who was blinded in a mining accident. Mandelcorn, who says he has rarely seen such badly damaged eyes, performed the operations that have given Paquet normal vision in one eye.
Progress recorded: Dr. Mark Mandelcorn of Mount Sinal tests eyes of Michel Paquet of Timmins, who was blinded in a mining accident. Mandelcorn, who says he has rarely seen such badly damaged eyes, performed the operations that have given Paquet normal vision in one eye.
4/11/1987
Dr. Robert Bruce, Is to direct the new Toronto branch of an international institute for cancer research funded by billionaire Daniel Ludwig. Bruce will continue his search for the cause of cancers linked to diet, because these have a chance of being prevented. There is some problem with diet and our approach will be to find out what that problem is, Bruce says.
Dr. Robert Bruce, Is to direct the new Toronto branch of an international institute for cancer research funded by billionaire Daniel Ludwig. Bruce will continue his search for the cause of cancers linked to diet, because these have a chance of being prevented. There is some problem with diet and our approach will be to find out what that problem is, Bruce says.
4/8/1981
Treating the trauma: Dr. James Murray, head of Sunnybrook Medical Centre's hand unit straps a finger manipluator onto the palm of 23-year-old John Boothby of Orilla. Boothby's right hand was smashed in an car accident in June, 1982. There were 23 different pieces of bone. Says Murray: . . . the hand is such an important part of the body, not just physically but aesthetically.
Treating the trauma: Dr. James Murray, head of Sunnybrook Medical Centre's hand unit straps a finger manipluator onto the palm of 23-year-old John Boothby of Orilla. Boothby's right hand was smashed in an car accident in June, 1982. There were 23 different pieces of bone. Says Murray: . . . the hand is such an important part of the body, not just physically but aesthetically.
1/1/1984
AIDS' Doctor awaits college verdict, Dr. Staniey Bain, left, and Rochelie Pittman, right, are to hear today what penalty the College of Physicians and Surgeons will Impose on him for professional misconduct in treating Pittman's husband.
AIDS' Doctor awaits college verdict, Dr. Staniey Bain, left, and Rochelie Pittman, right, are to hear today what penalty the College of Physicians and Surgeons will Impose on him for professional misconduct in treating Pittman's husband.
1/27/1993
Dr. H. E. Banting is director of the cancer detection clinic of Women's College Hospital, a well women's clinic which concentrates on the most vulnerable areas
Dr. H. E. Banting is director of the cancer detection clinic of Women's College Hospital, a well women's clinic which concentrates on the most vulnerable areas
2/10/1966
Class of '87: Dr. Hilroy Thomas, right, is opening private schools in Scarborough and Etobicoke to help students, labled under-achievers, make the grade. He says individual attention and small classes can raise a student's grade by one year. These students are catching up this summer.
Class of '87: Dr. Hilroy Thomas, right, is opening private schools in Scarborough and Etobicoke to help students, labled under-achievers, make the grade. He says individual attention and small classes can raise a student's grade by one year. These students are catching up this summer.
8/17/1987
Dr. Bernard Langer: Chairman of surgery at the University of Toronto and chief of general surgery at Toronto General Hospital began research on liver transplants in the early '60s.
Dr. Bernard Langer: Chairman of surgery at the University of Toronto and chief of general surgery at Toronto General Hospital began research on liver transplants in the early '60s.
11/5/1985
Treating people like customers is the secret behind the $2,500,000 success of Mister Transmission, says Secretary-treasurer Jerry Etkin. The company started in 1963 with one shop and less than $10,000. Now it has 18 outlets.
Treating people like customers is the secret behind the $2,500,000 success of Mister Transmission, says Secretary-treasurer Jerry Etkin. The company started in 1963 with one shop and less than $10,000. Now it has 18 outlets.
7/11/1969
Stamp of approval: A surcharge on the postage stamp to commemorate Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope could raise funds for cancer research, says Dr. Mitchell Levine, above, with examples of other such stamps.
Stamp of approval: A surcharge on the postage stamp to commemorate Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope could raise funds for cancer research, says Dr. Mitchell Levine, above, with examples of other such stamps.
7/6/1981
The mind is the software of the body, says Dr. Alistair Cunningham of the Ontario Cancer institute's coping program.
The mind is the software of the body, says Dr. Alistair Cunningham of the Ontario Cancer institute's coping program.
8/31/1992
A Diabetic since childhood, Dr Kenneth Gorman of Toronto must inject himself twice daily with insulin. He specializes in treating diabetics.
A Diabetic since childhood, Dr Kenneth Gorman of Toronto must inject himself twice daily with insulin. He specializes in treating diabetics.
3/9/1977
Right, Mount Sinal Hospital staff hold the new baby, who was 16 days overdue
Right, Mount Sinal Hospital staff hold the new baby, who was 16 days overdue
12/16/1989