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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Meet the Island Scientists Changing the Future of Immunotherapy
BC Cancer – Victoria’s Drs. Julian Smazynski (above) and Nicolette Fonseca are forging new frontiers in immunotherapy. At BC Cancer …
Construction Begins on BC Cancer – Nanaimo
Construction is officially underway on the new BC Cancer centre in Nanaimo, marking a transformative step forward in expanding access to life-saving cancer …
BC Cancer and UBC Push Boundaries in Sarcoma Research
Dr. David Huntsman, distinguished scientist at the BC Cancer Research Institute, is leading efforts to advance understanding and treatment …
Meet Kelowna’s Cancer Care Trailblazers
BC Cancer – Kelowna’s Drs. Nathan Becker (above) and Hamid Raziee are driving innovation in precision radiation …
Stepping Up for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
Dan Fine loves an underdog. For the entrepreneur and web development pioneer, this literally includes dogs (and cats) through the …
A Mid-Autumn Festival of Hope and Giving
As families come together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, we’re reminded of the importance of what matters most – health, hope and giving back. This …
“I Never Imagined I’d Be a Patient”: Lore Hoffmann’s Story
I started working as Assistant to the Head of the UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy in 1973. During my 30 years as …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Stories of Courage and Impact
Every year, more than 4,000 women and about 10-30 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in British Columbia. This
Your Donation Changes Everything: Carmen Hou’s Story
“Lucky number 8,” says Carmen Hou, who recently marked the 8-year anniversary since she was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. “Eight years in metastatic …
Your Donation Changes Everything: Dr. Roy Jackson’s Story
Dr. Roy Jackson and wife Michelle at their home in White Rock. In November 2023, Dr. Roy Jackson was …