Care and Research: Providing the Best Available Therapies for Patients Today
Welcome back! After giving you a sense last week of where I’ve come from and how I’ve ended up in B.C. I thought I …
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Dr. Janessa Laskin: Evolution of an Oncologist
Thinking back on how I came to be an oncologist at BC Cancer - Vancouver could appear to be a linear course, but to …
BC Cancer Foundation Donors: Helping to Elevate Care for Cancer Patients in B.C.
Working at the BC Cancer Agency is a privilege. It is gratifying to deliver the best care possible to patients, yet challenges remain. We …
A Significant Role: How BC Cancer Foundation Donors Support the BC Cancer Agency
The BC Cancer Foundation is a valuable partner to the BC Cancer Agency. By supporting the work of scientists and clinicians, BC Cancer Foundation …
Dr. Ross Halperin: Wearing Several Hats at the BC Cancer Agency
Hello, my name is Ross Halperin. I am the proud father of three wonderful children (Talia 6, Ava 9 and Zane 11) and the fortunate …
Dr. Lewei Zhang: My Work at the BC Cancer Agency
As I mentioned in my last post, I came to UBC to teach oral pathology and also to work as an oral pathologist, diagnosing …
Dr. Miriam Rosin: Circling the Globe to Improve Oral Cancer Outcomes
It's a long way from Saskatchewan (where I grew up) to British Columbia, especially if you took the route I did, through the Philippines, …
A Busy Summer: Clinical Work and Research Initiatives at the BC Cancer Agency
What a crazy week - summer is a really busy time at work. Fundamentally, I am a clinician - this is what I do every …
From Québec to B.C.: My Journey to a Career in Oncology
Dear July readers, this is my first blogging adventure. I was asked to take part of this blog by the BC Cancer Foundation, and …
A Look Inside the Tumour Tissue Repository and Final Thoughts
The BC Cancer Agency’s Tumour Tissue Repository (TTR) is another example of a biobank that owes much of its success to generous donations to …