Senior Fellow
Senior Fellow
In 2012, Susan published the first-ever study on PET (positron emission tomography) imaging in cancer care in Canada. PET is revolutionizing cancer management in every developed country except Canada. The 200-page, peer-reviewed report identifies factors restricting its use and suggests that it could provide more clinically- and cost-effective care for cancer patients. She is also a former radio talk show host and has served as the ghostwriter and/or editor for six published books. In 2012, Susan was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for her contributions to Canadian society through her writing.
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