Scientists discover cancer-causing gene — helping to distinguish lung cancer subtypes
Researchers identified a cancer-causing gene, BRF2, specific to squamous lung cell carcinoma, which could be a marker for this type of lung cancer and …
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Running in our undies
The weather was perfect Saturday night for our fifth annual Underwear Affair where 925 participants raised $552,500 for cancers below the waist, such as …
Model citizens raise funds for cancer
Last night was a blast! Thanks to the wonderful people at CHMB AM1320, the BC Cancer Foundation was the charity …
Strength in numbers
What a weekend! The second Ride to Conquer Cancer was an overwhelming success, with 2,252 riders raising $9.2 million for cancer research right …
BC scientists develop new drug candidate for prostate cancer
June 15, 2010, Vancouver, B.C. – Scientists in B.C. have developed a unique experimental drug, EPI-001, that shrinks prostate cancer tumours in the lab. …
BMO Financial Group helps patients and families affected by cancer on Vancouver Island
June 14, 2010, Victoria, B.C. - BMO Financial Group announces a donation of $125,000 to the BC Cancer Foundation’s Inspire the World campaign. This …
Matching funds for one inspiring rider in the Ride to Conquer Cancer
Another exciting day! Today we announced a $1 million gift from Roche Canada to support two key research areas at the …
Finalists announced in top model competition
In March, I told you that BC Cancer Foundation is the charity partner for the second year in a row in the
BC Cancer Agency researchers uncover significant relapse behaviors in breast cancer subtypes
An Agency study was published revealing how different types of breast cancer have a predisposition to spread to different parts of the body. The …
BC Cancer Foundation receives $1 million gift from Roche Canada to expand BC Cancer Agency’s research capacity across B.C.
May 18, 2010, Vancouver, B.C. - The BC Cancer Foundation today announced a $1 million gift from leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, Roche Canada (Hoffmann-La Roche) …