Paddling and paper lanterns make a positive impact on cancer research
Victoria, B.C., August 9, 2011 – Victoria’s Inner Harbour will glow in support of cancer research with the Lights of Courage Campaign during the …
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New genetic mutations found for non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Vancouver, July 27, 2011 – BC Cancer Agency scientists have identified a number of new genetic mutations involved in non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). This massive …
Found: an Achilles Heel of Blood Cancers
Dr. Keith Humphries and researchers from the BC Cancer Agency’s Terry Fox Lab pinpoint a previously unknown gene —MEISI— as a susceptible target for …
Personalized medicine on the horizon for BC cancer patients
Vancouver, July 4, 2011 – Genome British Columbia and the BC Cancer Foundation have joined forces to announce a major step forward in applying …
BC Cancer Foundation celebrates historic partnership with Vancouver Board of Trade at inaugural Discovery Day event
Vancouver, June 21, 2011 – Seventy-six years ago, almost exactly to the day, Vancouver Board of Trade President T. S. Dixon chaired a lunch …
B.C. cancer research boosted by $11.1 million in Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer
Vancouver, June 19, 2011 – The BC Cancer Foundation announced yesterday that 2879 cyclists raised a record $11.1 million in the Enbridge Ride to …
Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer raises record-setting $11.1 million
Vancouver, June 18, 2011 – The BC Cancer Foundation announced today that 2879 participants across British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest raised $ 11.1 …
Did you know cancers crave carbs? Low-carb, high protein diet shown to reduce cancer risk
June 14, 2011, Vancouver – New lab-based research from the BC Cancer Agency shows that a low-carbohydrate (carb), high-protein diet slows cancer growth and …
Prince George residents invited to take part in major cancer prevention study
June 7, 2011, Prince George – The BC Cancer Agency’s BC Generations Project clinic opened its doors to Prince George and area residents this …
Quarter-million-dollar donation boosts BC Cancer Foundation’s Inspire the World campaign over the top
June 7, 2011 - (Victoria, BC) – A Victoria-area couple, closely affected by cancer and inspired by the innovative cancer research of the BC …