TRANSFORMING BREAST CANCER CARE WITH DONOR SUPPORT
Something amazing is happening at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH)! Thanks to donors, breast cancer patients are benefiting from state-of-the-art new equipment, like MOLLI® – making their journey easier and less stressful.
The breast surgery team sees firsthand how equipment like MOLLI® is transforming care for the brave patients they treat – and it’s possible because of generous donor support.
This equipment is part of making patients feel supported and cared for every step of the way. MOLLI® can make a real difference in the surgical experience and help ensure that every part of the patient journey is as comfortable as possible.
HOW DOES MOLLI® WORK?
Imagine a metal detector on the beach. Like the detector scans the sand for metal beneath the surface, MOLLI® works with tiny magnetic seeds – about the size of a grain of rice – that emit a magnetic signal. Surgeons use a device to detect this signal, accurately pinpointing the tumour or abnormal tissue.
Patients barely feel the seeds! They can come in a week before their surgery to have them inserted, which makes the day of the procedure go more smoothly. Equipment like MOLLI® can dramatically increase the efficiency of our operating rooms, increase comfort for patients, and streamline surgeries. It enables surgeons to be more precise, which minimizes side effects – like with lymph node surgeries.
Before the JGH acquired this incredible equipment, breast surgeons relied on wires to localize tumours during surgery. They were uncomfortable and created complications, particularly in cases involving multiple lesions. That’s why JGH surgeons like Dr. Stephanie Wong and Dr. François Boileau feel so grateful to the donors who make the acquisition of cutting-edge tools like MOLLI® possible.
Today, you can support the JGH’s top priorities by bringing more state-of-the-art equipment like MOLLI® to the Hospital. When you give to support the Hospital’s most urgent priorities, you don’t just help fund exceptional patient experiences – you support cutting-edge research and the latest in digital health innovation.
Be part of giving patients across the JGH the best care experience possible. Give today.