Transforming Prostate Cancer Care
Pictured: Lisa and Don Helgeson. “Hindsight is 20/20,” says Don Helgeson when reflecting on his prostate cancer diagnosis three years …
Prostate Cancer
Changing the Game for Prostate Cancer
“The saying, ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it’s the only thing that ever …
Lumber Titan’s Legacy of Supporting BC Cancer Lives On
In addition to growing his lumber empire, Asa Johal, was a leader in the Sikh community who believed in using his success to help …
This is Personal – Dr. Kim Chi
Dr. Kim Chi, Chief Medical Officer, BC Cancer, shares why he pursued a career in oncology, specializing in prostate cancer, as part of …
BC Ride propels prostate cancer research
The support of the BC Cancer Foundation and, by extension its generous donors, have been instrumental in our research successes to date. An example is our …
Cutting-edge research driven by patient experience
Holding leadership roles at the BC Cancer Agency means that much of my time is spent in meetings and teleconference calls. This may sound boring, …
Prostate cancer clinical trials yield promise
Hello, I’m Dr. Kim Nguyen Chi, medical oncologist at the BC Cancer Agency – Vancouver Centre where I’m also the Regional Medical Director. My …
PET/CT Brings Hope for Future
To wrap up my blog, I’d like to highlight two exciting ways that the use of PET imaging is evolving: Medical isotopes are being …
Interpreting PET/CT Images to Offer the Best Cancer Treatment
Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography, or PET/CT, is an imaging method that uses a sophisticated machine to generate images of patients following the injection of …
BC Cancer Foundation Donors: Helping to Elevate Care for Cancer Patients in B.C.
Working at the BC Cancer Agency is a privilege. It is gratifying to deliver the best care possible to patients, yet challenges remain. We …