What we need to do to enhance patient quality of life in British Columbia
There is a lot of work to do if we are to further develop a pain and symptom management and palliative care program at …
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Hope Couture raises more than $600,000 to bring world-class PET/CT to BC Cancer – Vancouver
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation’s fifth annual Hope Couture presented by Legacy Senior Living - The Leo Wertman Residence today announces more …
Why we need to enhance quality of life for cancer patients in BC
Hello, My name is Pippa Hawley and I’m the medical director of the provincial pain and symptom management/palliative care program at BC Cancer, where I’ve …
Introducing September guest blogger Dr. Pippa Hawley
Thank you to Carolyn Hoeschen for sharing how Cypress Challenge is helping change the story for pancreatic cancer. It is inspiring to hear of the …
Local donors secure world-class PET/CT technology for Kelowna
KELOWNA, B.C. – World-class cancer diagnostics is coming to the Interior. The BC Cancer Foundation announced today the completion of its $5-million campaign to …
Donor support sparking new insight into treatment of pancreatic cancer
As a nurse practitioner working at BC Cancer, I have seen the impact of philanthropy on patients' lives first hand. Much of the work that I …
THE RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER PRESENTED BY WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS ANNOUNCES $10.6 MILLION RAISED IN 10th ANNUAL EVENT
VANCOUVER, August 25, 2018 – The Ride to Conquer Cancer presented by Wheaton Precious Metals announced 2,500 riders raised $10.6 million for the …
Promising treatments in development for pancreatic cancer
Over the past 18 months, tremendous progress has taken place in pancreatic cancer research, particularly in the clinic. BC Cancer is fueling …
Cypress Challenge raises over $440,000 to advance pancreatic cancer research and care
VANCOUVER, B.C. – On Sunday, 770 cyclists trekked up Cypress Mountain for the 11th Annual Glotman·Simpson Cypress Challenge and raised over $440,000 to help change the …
Progress underway for pancreatic cancer in British Columbia
Hello – My name is Carolyn Hoeschen, and I’m a nurse practitioner at BC Cancer - Vancouver, with a focus on patients with pancreatic …