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CanRIO is a network of Canadian rheumatologists and researchers with expertise in the management of the rheumatic complications of cancer immunotherapy. These include the development of new rheumatic conditions which develop during or after treatment with immunotherapy, termed rheumatic immune related adverse events (Rh ir-AE) and on the management of patients with rheumatic disease who are being treated or being considered for treatment with immunotherapy.

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Mission Statement

To improve the care of cancer patients across Canada receiving immunotherapy, who develop rheumatic complications or have pre-existing autoimmune conditions, through collaboration, education and research.

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News from CanRIO

Studies from CanRIO

Early Adalimumab Induction for Treatment of…

Work in progress! Dr. Shahin Jamal and Dr. Tom Appleton are leading a study on Early Adalimumab Induction for Treatment… Read More

CanRIO Recommendations for the Assessment and…

Coming 2024/2025! With support from the Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA) Guidelines Committee, CanRIO has assembled a working group of rheumatologists,… Read More

General Updates

New Article Alert! Chronicity of ICI-related…

A new article published by CanRIO members in ACR Open Rheumatology (February 18, 2025) suggests that ICI related inflammatory arthritis… Read More

New Article Alert! Acrocyanosis after…

A new article published by CanRIO members in the Journal of Rheumatology (April 2025) describes 8 new cases of acral… Read More