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Canadian Naval Officer Defies the Odds after Testicular Cancer Diagnosis
In the summer of 2017, Royal Canadian Navy Officer, Stephen Tomlinson was diagnosed with testicular cancer that had spread to his lymph nodes, lungs …
Paving a new path for BC Cancer
The first time I blogged for the BC Cancer Foundation was in February 2016; I’d been on the job at BC Cancer for only …
Interpreting PET/CT Images to Offer the Best Cancer Treatment
Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography, or PET/CT, is an imaging method that uses a sophisticated machine to generate images of patients following the injection of …
The Gift of Mindfulness
In the previous blog post, Paula told you that she can’t compare to my experience and wisdom. I have to say, everyone that I …
A desire to help
I am delighted to be co-blogging with Sarah Sample this month! I can’t compare to Sarah’s experience and wisdom, but just like our patients, …
Wherever you go, there you are
“Guess what? When it comes right down to it, wherever you go, there you are. Whatever you wind up doing, that’s what you’ve wound …
Introducing December Guest Bloggers: Sarah Sample and Paula Myers
I am delighted to introduce Sarah Sample and Paula Myers as this month’s guest bloggers. This dynamic duo is integral to the BC Cancer …
Looking to the past for cancer clues
The Hereditary Cancer Program’s mandate is to reduce cancer incidence, mortality, and to improve quality of life for individuals and families …
Love what you do and it doesn’t feel like work
My name is Intan Schrader and I am co-medical director of the Hereditary Cancer Program with Sophie Sun. I am a medical geneticist, specializing …
First “clinical trial” in Grade 6 for this doctor
I am a medical oncologist and co-medical director of the Hereditary Cancer Program, with Intan Schrader.
I grew up in Toronto, and first became …