Looking forward to Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons #CSF2024 w/ Dr. Kazu Yasufuku, speaker Dr. Desmond D'Sousa & Discussion on Robotics in Canada: Evolution of Robotic Surgery w/ panelists Dr. Daniel Sisson, Dr. James Villeneuve, Dr. Esther Lau, Dr. Anny Godin, and Dr. Gileh-Gol Akhtar Danesh

Always an interesting podcast from Lung Cancer Canada Paul Wheatley-Price chats w/ Dr. Stephanie Mercier & Dr. Stephen Lam on the recent paper they published highlighting the history of #lungcancer in Canada, current challenges & future directions. buff.ly/3zgG3Qh?

Congratulations to @mcmasterU Professor Fei Geng who received a national award and grant for lung cancer screening innovation. buff.ly/4e22zeU

Join us tomorrow at the Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons sessions at #CSF2024 Who are you most excited to hear from?

Outstanding presentation by Dr Des D’Souza at CATS Winnipeg on thoracic robotic surgery value, & ICG microcoil lung nodule localization technology #CSF2024 Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons Waël Hanna Cdn General Surgeons Biniam Kidane

One of the unique benefits of #CSF2024 is ability to wander into different speciality meeting. Intriguing discussion from panel on #robotics in thoracics: important to leverage shared interests with other specialities, integrating into training, & create a solid business case

Proud to be a part of the talented Surgery Department here at St. Joe’s! The surgery team recently received its 10th nomination through St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation’s Say Thanks to Your St. Joe’s Miracle Worker program!

After their pilot study showed that predominantly blue lymph nodes, with a stiffness area ratio greater than 0.496, are likely malignant, researchers created a study to confirm the findings. Read now in #JTCVS Techniques: doi.org/10.1016/j.xjtc… Waël Hanna St. Joe's Healthcare (Hospital & Foundation)

Great #CATS2024 #CSF2024! Strong McMaster showing and always great catching up with old friends and getting a jolt of motivation for the future. Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons McMaster Thoracics

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to learn about, recognize and reflect on the ongoing impact of residential schools. Several events over the past week provided opportunities for learning and reflection for our community members. ow.ly/6ts850TyY9G

October is #HealthyLungMonth! Visit Cdn Lung Association for more information on lung health buff.ly/3ZFcgLJ

Our latest research article "Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Can Predict Lymph Node Malignancy from EBUS-TBNA Images for NSCLC", Respiration, September 2024 buff.ly/3XGeR5H

Congratulations to Melissa Farrell, the new Chair of the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) Board of Directors buff.ly/3Y3uLYY

Just a few weeks until IrcadFrance Advanced Course in Robotic-assisted Thoracic Surgery I am looking forward to joining baste and talented colleagues from across Europe and North America from October 17-18, 2024. Register now to attend buff.ly/3ASj7Y6

AI may help predict risk of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer buff.ly/3ZWTYWm via Medical Xpress

ICYMI -Our latest research article "Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Can Predict Lymph Node Malignancy from EBUS-TBNA Images for NSCLC", Respiration, September 2024 buff.ly/3XGeR5H

Interesting discussion on Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. This is part one of a Three-Part Think Tank Series. buff.ly/3U0o5bL

Looking forward to heading to l IrcadFrance next week for the Advanced Course in Robotic-assisted Thoracic Surgery Last chance to register buff.ly/3ASj7Y6

It is so important to reach all communities with the message that detecting and treating lung cancer early is important for our patients outcomes. "CHEST Data Show Low Lung Cancer Screening Awareness in Underserved Communities: Dr Juan Carlos Martinez" buff.ly/4eRu7Ui

Wishing all my Canadian friends a Happy Thanksgiving and thank you to all the first responders and hospital staff working on this holiday to keep our community safe and healthy.