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Introducing June guest blogger Dr. Gerry Krystal
We are grateful to Dr. Rob Olson for updating our community on the great work taking place at BC Cancer – Prince George …
British Columbians break sweat and raise $360,000 for cancer research
VANCOUVER – More than 1,300 British Columbians grabbed their runners and water bottles every day for the month of May and raised an astounding …
How researchers are improving cancer outcomes in British Columbia’s north
I have always been motivated by the challenge of pursuing a research career in a small centre where many said it would not be …
How the iPad is revolutionizing cancer care in British Columbia
British Columbia’s northern region is vast at over 600,000 km2 (approximately the size of France) and home to nearly 300,000 people, half of whom …
Scientists uncover “evolutionary arms race” between cancer and immune system
VANCOUVER – A new study by BC Cancer scientists has uncovered the tricks used by the deadliest ovarian cancer to escape the immune system, …
Expanding cancer care in rural British Columbia
Hello,
My name is Dr. Rob Olson. I am a radiation oncologist at the BC Cancer – Prince George, the primary centre of care …
Introducing May guest blogger Dr. Rob Olson
Thank you to Dr. Bernie Eigl for sharing the impact of clinical trials on families in our province, and to the many patients who …
Clinical trials are changing outcomes for cancer in British Columbia
Clinical trials are essential in our quest to deliver better treatment to patients here in BC. One such patient, Jacqueline Patrick, was diagnosed with …
RED FM Radiothon raises $240,000 to bring a new pharmacy to BC Cancer–Surrey
SURREY– April 20, 2018 – Thanks to the generosity of RED FM listeners, an extraordinary $240,000 was raised to improve cancer care through a single …
Clinical trials give patients new lease on life
Patients are the heart of what we do. Every day as we get closer to developing newer and more effective methods for cancer prevention …