Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation at the Deeley Research Centre
Dr. Brad Nelson at work inside the Deeley Research Centre’s Conconi Family Immunotherapy Lab. BC Cancer – Victoria’s Deeley …
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From Last Hope to New Life
Noel Schacter visits the Deeley Research Centre’s Conconi Family Immunotherapy Lab’s “clean room” where CAR T-cells are manufactured. Noel Schacter …
Beyond Barriers: Community and Compassion
That we’re stronger, together, is something Joanne Falvai knows firsthand. Prior to her own experience with cancer in late 2020, Joanne often made the trip …
The Snowball Effect
At 99 years old, Elizabeth Laugharne knows what it means to see small contributions become something big. She has spent over 25 years contributing …
Grocers Going Beyond Raises Over $105,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation
VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation and local grocers across Vancouver Island have announced over $105,000 was raised through the Grocers Going …
World Cancer Day – Promoting Culturally Safe Cancer Care for Indigenous People
This year, World Cancer Day is raising awareness about the barriers that exist for people around the world in accessing cancer care through …
How Research is Saving Lives – Cher Stephen’s Story
After dealing with the devastation of colorectal cancer, Victoria, BC resident Cher Stephens could hardly believe the news when she was diagnosed a second …
Victoria Patient Shares Her Cancer Journey During COVID-19
Christine (middle) pictured with family For Christine Greenhalgh, the COVID-19 pandemic is more than added stress and social distancing. The Victoria resident recently …
Jingle Mingle Raises $650,000 for Innovative Therapies on Vancouver Island
Guests at Jingle Mingle 2019 On November 28, $650,000 was raised at the annual Jingle Mingle event in Victoria. Fueled by the generosity of …
Innovative therapies are changing radiation treatment
Dr. Elaine Wai is a radiation oncologist and head of the radiation therapy department at BC Cancer – Victoria. She has been treating …
