William K. Evans
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
699 Concession Street Hamilton Ontario, L8V 5C2About
William K. Evans, MD, FRCP(C), is President of the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Ontario, Canada. He is a world renowned lung cancer expert, with over 250 publications and textbook chapters to his name. His clinical interests include health services research, including the evaluation of PET, and the cost and cost-effectiveness of anti cancer drugs. An international speaker, he has given lectures in Holland, Korea, the US, UK, Italy and Canada on such topics as the surveillance of lung cancer and drug approval processes. With McMaster University, the Juravinski Cancer Centre is one of the world's leaders in cancer care. Dr. Evans is also regional vice president of Cancer Care Ontario, the agency responsible for strengthening cancer services in the province of Ontario. His work in the cancer field has earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Cancer Society.
Education and Training
University of Toronto
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- International public speaking -
- President, Juravinski Cancer Centre -
- Regional Vice President- Cancer Care Ontario -
Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award, 2008
- Career Innovation and Cancer Care Award, Canadian Cancer Society
Internships
- Toronto General Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology, International Association for the study of lung cancer, Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists
Articles and Publications
- 250+ articles in peer reviewed journals, Textbook chapters
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard work and concern for quality patient care, Being surrounded by good support, because people can never succeed on their own.
Hobbies / Sports
- Music, Theater
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Medical Oncology, Canadian Medical Association
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