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BC scientists uncover new subtypes of ovarian cancer with new potential treatment strategies
VANCOUVER, B.C. – BC Cancer Agency scientists have uncovered seven new subtypes of ovarian cancer, which could result in new treatment strategies for some …
Controlling Cancer With Diet and Exercise
Currently, the BC Cancer Agency’s therapeutic oncology program conducts research to address lifestyle related issues including nutrition, physical activity and symptom management for people …
My Unexpected Journey to the BC Cancer Agency
It’s been awhile since I reflected on my career path and how I came to be the provincial lead for therapeutic oncology services at …
Introducing May guest bloggers Drs. Ryna Levy Milne and Kristin Campbell
I’d like to thank our April guest blogger, Dr. Anna Tinker, for sharing her work on the immunotherapy trials planned for ovarian and cervical …
Dr. Tinker: ‘Researchers need support to keep moving forward’
In some ways it is unimaginable what remains to be discovered in the field of oncology; however, with the amazing pace of research some recent …
Wedgewood Hotel’s Frank Giustra Cooks event raises $247,500 toward brain cancer research and care
Vancouver, B.C. – Hosted last evening at Bacchus Restaurant in Vancouver’s Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, Frank Giustra Cooks brought together culinary ingenuity and philanthropy …
Clinical trials to kick off for promising new treatment
Being an oncologist at the BC Cancer Agency has been a very fulfilling job, one I feel honoured to have. My days are varied …
Dr. Tinker: ‘This is an exciting time for oncology’
For those who do not know me, I’m Dr. Anna Tinker, a medical oncologist at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver. My area of …
Introducing April guest blogger Dr. Anna Tinker
I’d like to thank our March guest blogger, Dr. Ryan Morin, for sharing his work uncovering the mutations that drive lymphoid cancer. Thanks to …
ctDNA and the Future of Lymphoid Cancer Research
In part, my research since joining the SFU faculty has been a logical extension of my PhD thesis. I continue to collaborate with many …