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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
$52 million advances cancer research and care in B.C.
VANCOUVER, B.C. – At its Annual General Meeting, the BC Cancer Foundation announced $52 million raised for the BC Cancer Agency this year – an …
Two BC Cancer Agency drug discoveries identified as novel treatment options for patients with breast cancer
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Two exciting drug discoveries have been made at the BC Cancer Agency by Dr. Sam Aparicio, head of the Department of …
B.C. Donors bring Cancer Treatment Lab to Life
VICTORIA, B.C. – An entirely new approach to cancer treatment is one step closer to the clinic with today’s opening of Canada’s most innovative …
5 Things to Know This Canadian Men’s Health Month
June marks Canadian Men’s Health Month, an important reminder to prioritize your health and well-being. Yet for many men, starting that conversation isn’t always …
Workout to Conquer Cancer 2026 Mylestone Award: Colleen Franks and Surj Sandher of Conquistadors of Cancer
Surj Sandher and Colleen Franks, recipients of the Workout to Conquer Cancer 2026 Mylestone Award. ‘When the going gets …
Workout to Conquer Cancer Raises $1.4 Million in Milestone 10th Year
BC Cancer Foundation’s Workout to Conquer Cancer has marked its 10-year anniversary with a milestone $1.4 million raised by over 2,100 participants across nearly …
Supportive Care in Motion: Why This BC Cancer Team is Moving for Workout to Conquer Cancer
Movement means different things to everyone. For people facing cancer, movement can be more challenging during treatment and into recovery. At BC Cancer, …
Is Smoking on the Rise in Young People?
As the World Health Organization marks World No Tobacco Day, we celebrate the fact that smoking has steadily declined over the …
Drugging the Undruggable: Scientists Achieve Million-fold Leap in Targeting Elusive Cancer Proteins
A new study led by Dr. Marianne D. Sadar, distinguished scientist at BC Cancer and professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the UBC …
$100,000 Matching Gift Accelerates Support for BC Cancer – Nanaimo
The BC Cancer Foundation is proud to announce a $100,000 matching gift from the Auxiliary Society for Comox Valley Healthcare to support the development of the …
Construction Begins on BC Cancer – Kelowna’s Marshall Eliuk Systemic Therapy Cancer Suite
Marshall Eliuk and his wife, Judi, whose generous support is helping expand cancer care and research for patients and …
Leading with Impact: BC Cancer Foundation President & CEO Sarah Roth on the Evolving Role of Cancer Philanthropy in B.C.
After a decade at the helm, Sarah Roth has helped transform how cancer research and …