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Challenges in the Present, Hope for the Future
Cancer has proven itself as a difficult disease to cure. With the continued support of BC Cancer Foundation donors, the BC Cancer Agency will …
How B.C. Donors Support Cancer Research and Innovations to Care
The collaboration and partnership of the BC Cancer Foundation with the BC Cancer Agency is of great value to our patients and all British …
Multi-Tasking at the BC Cancer Agency
As a radiation oncologist, my days are quite busy and I have both clinical and research duties. My primary role as a clinician is …
Brachytherapy at the BC Cancer Agency Abbotsford Centre
When I came for my job interview at the BC Cancer Agency Abbotsford Centre, I was quite impressed with a state-of-the-art centre that …
BC Cancer Agency researcher—inspired by her own family cancer experience—leads study to help those at risk of deadly hereditary stomach cancer
VANCOUVER, B.C. BC Cancer Agency researchers publish important, life-saving findings in the inaugural JAMA Oncology that will immediately impact the care for families …
Coming to Canada to Train in Radiation Oncology
I chose to come to Canada for many reasons. I didn’t need to do much research to find out that Canadian universities are among …
Dr. Maha Almahmudi: The Beginnings of My Career in Medicine
Hello, my name is Dr. Maha Almahmudi - I am a radiation oncologist at the BC Cancer Agency Abbotsford Centre and I am …
Introducing February Guest Blogger Dr. Maha Almahmudi
I’d like to start by thanking our January guest blogger, Dr. Randy Gascoyne, for highlighting how generous donor support is fueling advancements in lymphoid …
Instrumental Support: Donors Making a Difference for Lymphoid Cancer Research
The BC Cancer Foundation provides instrumental support to the Gascoyne Laboratory and a number of other researchers within the Centre for Lymphoid Cancer (CLC) …
The Centre for Lymphoid Cancer: Meaningful Changes for Patients in B.C.
As both a doctor and a scientist, I have a number of responsibilities at the BC Cancer Agency. On the clinical service side I …