Dr. Frank MacInnis

Q: I am a 62-year-old man with a condition in my legs called intermittent claudication. I get severe aching and pain in both legs, especially the calves, when I walk a short distance. Sometimes I walk only a few yards before I have to stop and then the pain goes away only to return when […] Read more

There is a new Cancer Information Service available to all Canadians toll-free, says Joan Loveridge, chair of the Canadian Cancer Society’s national patient service committee. By calling 1-888-939-3333 within Canada, people living with cancer, their caregivers, the public and health professionals can get the latest information on cancer prevention, detection, treatment and community resources. The […] Read more

Q: I am a woman aged 64 and for about 10 years I have been bothered with what the doctors call dry mouth syndrome. I can get only very short relief from sucking candies, constantly sipping liquids, etc. For several years now my constantly dry nose has caused difficulty in smelling and my whole mouth […] Read more