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Introducing March Guest Blogger Dr. Christine Wilson
I’d like to begin by thanking Dr. Hagen Kennecke for taking us behind-the-scenes to see how research, collaboration and innovative tools are improving treatment …
A Few Thoughts on the Future of Cancer Research and Care
Hi - this week I was hoping to talk a little about how cancer treatment may look five years from now. Honestly speaking, that …
Outcomes Research Improving Treatment and Care
Hello again - We had another important week at the BC Cancer Agency last week, including a province-wide meeting to discuss a new …
$405,000 Awarded to Accelerate Research at the BC Cancer Agency
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Innovation Support Fund, established in 2010 by the BC Cancer Foundation and BC Cancer Agency, is enabling cancer researchers to …
Exciting Developments in Cancer Research in B.C.
Hey folks – this has been an exciting week!
On Tuesday a group of us conducted a province-wide presentation of the results of a big …
Hello from Dr. Hagen Kennecke
Hi! I am one of the Medical Oncologists at the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Centre. When I introduce myself, I tell people that …
World Cancer Day and Introducing Dr. Hagen Kennecke
Today is World Cancer Day and many of us are taking time to honour, remember and recognize those who have been affected by this …
BC updates breast cancer screening policy
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The BC Cancer Agency is announcing BC’s revised breast cancer screening policy, emphasizing informed choice for women.
The announcement coincides with World Cancer …
Close to Home – A Final Patient Story
I selfishly want to add one last post. My vision for BrainCare came to me as an idea simply from treating patients with
BrainCare Part I: Regaining Control and Building Relationships
I could easily recount dozens more stories to help segue into this blog’s description of BrainCare and the BC Cancer Agency’s brain tumour …