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Finding Hope and Healing after Losing Mother to Terminal Brain Cancer – The Wasstrom Family’s Story
Lois (middle), pictured holding her grandson, Colby, alongside her daughter, Kathryn, and two sons, Eric and Steve
In March 2014, after a …
BC Cancer and UBC researchers have identified how hormones and aging affect breast cancer in largest study of its kind
It is widely known that age affects a person’s likelihood of receiving a cancer diagnosis, including breast cancer. A study published on Monday, May …
A Legacy of Gratitude – Four-Time Cancer Survivor’s Pledge to Give Back
As someone who has been diagnosed with cancer not once, but four times, Nancy Bissonnette knows all too well the devastation cancer can have …
BC’s Largest Fundraising Event The Ride to Conquer Cancer Postponed to 2021
VANCOUVER B.C. – Today, BC Cancer Foundation announced the postponement of the 12th annual Ride to Conquer Cancer until August 2021 due to the …
The Road(s) to Recovery – Marc Bains’ Testicular Cancer Story
“It's important for me to help the community that has helped me get better. If I can help one person live a better quality …
A Message from BC Cancer’s Chief Medical Officer
Dear Supporters,
Every day I see first-hand the impact your donations have on cancer care in the clinic. On behalf of our BC Cancer teams …
Art Therapy at Home – Ideas for Embracing Creativity During Uncertain Times
We are living in a very strange time right now. It is one that holds much uncertainty and, for some people, a lot of spare time. …
B.C. Cancer scientists publish critical insights into cancer drug resistance
VANCOUVER, B.C. - A paper published April 13th in Nature Cancer by researchers at Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC) at BC Cancer reveals DNA …
Be Still & Know: Libby Yu’s Story
In 2013, Libby Yu’s family’s life was thrown into chaos when husband and father, Clifford So, was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
“His diagnosis came while …
Thrifty Foods provides gift cards to BC Cancer for local cancer patients in need
Victoria, BC – Thrifty Foods is lending a generous hand to local BC Cancer patients by providing $10,000 worth of gift cards for patients …