After five surgeries and 39 rounds of radiation, patient credits BC Cancer with positive outcome
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Jesse Kaltio was 22 years old when he was working at an elementary school in Carrot River, Saskatchewan, feeling as though …
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Dr. Marco Marra receives Don Rix Award for Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Marco Marra has received the Don Rix Award for Lifetime Achievement by Life Sciences BC for his significant contributions to the field of …
Introducing April guest blogger Dr. Allan Hovan
Thank you to Dr. Jonathan Loree for updating our community on the latest in colorectal cancer research and care. It is concerning to learn colorectal …
How targeted drugs can improve colorectal cancer outcomes
In addition to the research I mentioned last week, we are also enrolling patients in clinical trials focused on improving outcomes. For example, we have …
New study: Colorectal cancer cases climbing in young people
I mentioned last week that a number of exciting developments are taking place for colorectal cancer research and care. Our hope is that through …
A drop of blood could fuel a revolution in personalizing cancer treatment
There’s a growing belief that a blood test could act as a crystal ball in predicting a person’s necessity, response, and ultimate outcome to …
New research underway to improve colorectal cancer outcomes
Hello, My name is Dr. Jonathan Loree. I’m a medical oncologist at BC Cancer, specializing in gastrointestinal cancer treatment and research. It is my first time …
Celebrating BC Cancer’s leading women in science and medicine
Vancouver, B.C. –Today is International Women’s Day. Across the province, female researchers and doctors at BC Cancer are changing the outcome for people impacted by …
Introducing March guest blogger Dr. Jonathan Loree
Thank you to Dr. Stephen Lam for sharing the results of his game-changing study on lung cancer incidence and screening. It is pleasing to …
Booze Losers unite to raise $70,000 for cancer research and care
Vancouver, B.C. – Cheers to nearly 230 booze losers across the province who gave up alcohol throughout February and raised an amazing …