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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: 5 Facts You Should Know
Pancreatic cancer is a type of digestive system cancer that starts in the pancreas. Discover the statistics linked to the disease, plus how BC …
First West Credit Union Puts Family First When Facing Cancer: Lisa Paulson’s Story
Of all the emotions that surfaced after Lisa Paulson was diagnosed with breast cancer, the one that most surprised her was guilt. “Between 2015 and …
First West Credit Union Puts Family First When Facing Cancer: James Funfer’s Story
“I used to be a very nervous flyer, and what often helped me was I would clock the flight attendants and be like, ‘Look …
Yakimovich Family Honoured with Naming of BC Cancer – Victoria’s New Integrated Care and Research Pavilion
The BC Cancer Foundation is proud to announce the naming of the new BC Cancer – Victoria Ernie & Yvonne Yakimovich Integrated Care and …
Philanthropy 101: How Helping British Columbians Facing Cancer Can Also Benefit You
Each year, more than 80,000 people from across the province donate to the BC Cancer Foundation to help advance cancer research and care in …
Canning for a Cause: Rosemary Walker’s Homemade Preserves Fuel Ovarian Cancer Research
When Rosemary Walker’s friend Carol was undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer, she often spoke of the incredible, compassionate care she was receiving at BC …
Meghan Kreuger: Reflecting on Lessons After Breast Cancer
When Meghan Kreuger’s 11-year-old daughter, Maddison, complained she was having “a bad hair day,” as pre-teen girls are inclined to do, Meghan didn’t reassure …
10 Ways to Practice Self-Care While Facing Cancer
Depression and anxiety are common in cancer patients — and while lifesaving, chemotherapy and other drug therapies can initiate psychiatric side effects such as …
Hayley Henry: Facing Hereditary Cancer Risk as a Family
Pregnancy comes with a rollercoaster of emotions — joy and anticipation for the new experiences ahead, anxiety about navigating uncharted challenges and the overarching …
Marita Luk: Bringing Cancer Care Closer to Home
Marita Luk’s eyes tear up as she thinks about what the new BC Cancer – Burnaby McCarthy Centre will mean for local patients. Diagnosed …