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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
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 …
B.C. Launches World-First Technology to Revolutionize Hereditary Cancer Prevention
Dr. Kasmintan Schrader, co-director of BC Cancer’s Hereditary Cancer Program, is part of the team that developed POAga.
Expanded Chemotherapy Suite Opens at BC Cancer – Surrey
The new suite will increase the centre’s treatment capacity by 20% BC Cancer and the BC Cancer Foundation are proud to announce the opening of …
Is there a link between sugar and cancer?
All cells in the body, including cancer cells, use sugar or glucose for energy. But sugar does not directly cause cancer or make cancer …
Expanding Clinical Cancer Trials Across B.C.
In the past, participating in a clinical trial often meant travelling — or temporarily relocating — to a major urban cancer centre. Thanks to donor support, BC Cancer is expanding …