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BC Cancer Foundation’s 2013 Discovery Luncheon raises $82,000 to advance an innovative breast cancer treatment option in the Southern Interior
KELOWNA, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation’s 2013 Discovery Luncheon – Kelowna raised an amazing $82,000 to support the Breast Seed Brachytherapy Pilot Research …
Continued Progress: The Future of Cancer Research in B.C.
Canadian society is made up of many immigrants. Currently, South Asians of Indian descent are the largest group of immigrants and many reside in …
Philanthropy and Research: Bringing Results to Patients
The BC Cancer Foundation’s sole mission is to support the BC Cancer Agency’s mandate to provide research and care to the population of British …
Advancing Breast Cancer Research in British Columbia
Breast cancer is responsible for 20-25% of all cancers. Working with expert medical oncologists such as the late Dr. Brian Norris and Dr. Lee …
My Career at the BC Cancer Agency
It is extremely out of fashion to work at one place for one’s entire career life nowadays. But, I admit that I am old-fashioned. …
Dr. Frances Wong: My Journey to a Career in Cancer Medicine
One’s life journey is full of twists and turns. Very often, the path taken is influenced by decisions at critical points which become obvious …
Introducing October Guest Blogger Dr. Frances Wong
Hi everyone,
First, thank you to Dr. Karen Goddard – it is inspiring to read about the advancements happening in pediatric cancer research, and …
1st Annual Concrete Hero Raises Over $400,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation
Funds raised will support life-saving research and innovations in care at the BC Cancer Agency.
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Concrete Hero announced …
Childhood Cancer: Finding Solutions for Late Effects
The chances of curing a child with cancer have improved very significantly over the past 20 years or so, but we still have a …
Treating Pediatric Brain Tumours: A Multidisciplinary Approach
For many pediatric brain tumours, successful therapy involves a multidisciplinary approach which includes radiation therapy (RT) as well as surgery and chemotherapy. But before …