Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
From a few individuals determined to do something about B.C.’s low cancer survival rates in the 1930s to the more than 80,000 people from across the province who give to cancer research and care today — since the very beginning, the BC Cancer Foundation has been driven by the collective power of community.
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You can’t drive far in downtown Vancouver without passing a monument to Jim Mutrie. His 40-year professional legacy as a structural engineer lives on …
“I said if they ever announce a BC Cancer centre in Nanaimo, I’ll donate $50,000,” Kim recalls. Now, with BC Cancer – Nanaimo set …
Half of all cancer patients in B.C. require radiation therapy. Radiation Therapy From the rudimentary use of unprocessed radium to the …
The old McGavin’s Bakery building in Vancouver was the first home to cancer research in B.C. Cancer research in B.C. …
From pioneering screening programs to world practice-changing discoveries, BC Cancer Foundation donor support has revolutionized care in three common cancers.
When Valerie Heyman discovered she carried a gene mutation that increased her risk of cancer she didn’t feel devastated — she felt empowered.
From a few individuals determined to do something about B.C.’s low cancer survival rates in the 1930s to the more than 80,000 people from …
Spring is the perfect time to focus on your mental well-being, especially as we celebrate Mental Health Week (May 5-11). Whether you’re looking to …
Long-time donors to the BC Cancer Foundation are driven by a deep commitment to give in ways that are meaningful to themselves and their …
Heroes among us BC Cancer Foundation’s long-running events have seen thousands of dedicated participants challenge themselves to overcome physical obstacles to inspire their communities to …
