With the rapid growth of the Fraser region — B.C.’s fastest growing community — the need for advanced cancer research and expanded care is greater than ever.
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We are partnering with the provincial government to support the development of a second BC Cancer Centre in Surrey. In the last year, Surrey’s population growth almost doubled that of Vancouver. A new cancer centre is a vital necessity for the increased health needs of local families.
The new BC Cancer Centre in Surrey will:
BC Cancer – Surrey’s ORT unit is essential for treating non-melanoma skin cancers in sensitive areas of the body. A new, advanced unit will help ensure continued access to precise, specialized care closer to home for people in the Fraser region.
Why the ORT unit matters:
Clinical trials are essential to advancing cancer research and care, and BC Cancer – Abbotsford is actively participating in these trials thanks to donor support. This leading-edge program is making significant strides in improving patient outcomes.
These clinical trials will:
At BC Cancer – Surrey, innovative research studies are helping shape the future of cancer care, made possible thanks to the generosity of donors. These include clinical trials focused on breast, prostate, ovarian, blood and lung cancers.
These clinical trials will:
BC Cancer Foundation is fundraising $10 million to support the new BC Cancer centre planned for Burnaby. The BC Cancer – Burnaby McCarthy Centre is essential to meeting the cancer care needs of the rapidly expanding Fraser region communities.
BC Cancer – Burnaby McCarthy Centre will:
From their roots as a local family business, Nanak Foods has remained committed to giving back. Their $500,000 gift is helping bring a second BC Cancer centre to Surrey.
Ten years after losing her husband Jarrett to melanoma, Jenn turned grief into good. A small skate fundraiser has now grown into a tradition of handmade gifts and community giving in his honour.
After losing Carol Clarks to cancer in 2022, her family turned grief into hope through an annual Christmas fundraiser that has raised $40,447 since its launch — helping equip BC Cancer – Surrey.
More than 500 donors raised $1.4 million to fully fund BC Cancer – Surrey’s expanded chemotherapy suite, which adds six treatment chairs and boosts capacity by nearly 20% for patients.
With a deep commitment to advancing cancer care in Surrey and the Fraser region, the Benko family has generously donated $1 million to support the new, second BC Cancer centre in Surrey.
The Surrey Fire Fighters have generously donated $500,000 to support the new, second BC Cancer centre in Surrey, which will expand cancer care for Fraser region families.
“BC Cancer Foundation donors are transforming cancer care in the Fraser region. Your generosity is expanding our capacity to treat patients, empowering our teams, and strengthening our cutting-edge research capabilities.”
Dr. Sylvie Bourque
Executive Medical Director
BC Cancer — Surrey
