Childhood cancer care is becoming more accessible to families in northwestern Ontario with the launch of two new programs at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

For years, families in the region have had to travel to the Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) for the majority of childhood cancer treatments. The expanded Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Satellite Clinic and the POGO Interlink Nursing program are set to reduce the need for long-distance travel for pediatric cancer patients and their families.

The POGO Satellite Clinic will offer specialized services, including chemotherapy and follow-up care. Meanwhile, the POGO Interlink Nurse will provide families with essential support, ensuring access to necessary services both within the hospita

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