June 29, 2016
Shining a spotlight on medical physics
Wow, time flies! This is my final post. I have tried over the past few weeks to provide some insight into what it means …
Brachytherapy
June 22, 2016
Planting seeds for future researchers
Last week I introduced some exciting, innovative work we are doing at the BC Cancer Agency – Southern Interior on permanent breast seed implant …
June 15, 2016
Contributing to Innovation in Health Care – Part 2
Yesterday, I shared how an innovative treatment for breast cancer is being offered in Kelowna, which has the promise to be implemented more widely …
June 14, 2016
Contributing to Innovation in Health Care – Part 1
Hello again. The timing of this post has landed in the midst of a very exciting week for me, as I am currently attending …
March 22, 2016
Questions of medicine and science formed half way ‘round the world
My path to a career in science and medicine was convoluted, but not without direction. I grew up in east Africa on an island …
February 26, 2015
How B.C. Donors Support Cancer Research and Innovations to Care
The collaboration and partnership of the BC Cancer Foundation with the BC Cancer Agency is of great value to our patients and all British …
February 20, 2015
Multi-Tasking at the BC Cancer Agency
As a radiation oncologist, my days are quite busy and I have both clinical and research duties. My primary role as a clinician is …
February 13, 2015
Brachytherapy at the BC Cancer Agency Abbotsford Centre
When I came for my job interview at the BC Cancer Agency Abbotsford Centre, I was quite impressed with a state-of-the-art centre that is …
February 6, 2015
Coming to Canada to Train in Radiation Oncology
I chose to come to Canada for many reasons. I didn’t need to do much research to find out that Canadian universities are among …
February 3, 2015
Introducing February Guest Blogger Dr. Maha Almahmudi
I’d like to start by thanking our January guest blogger, Dr. Randy Gascoyne, for highlighting how generous donor support is fueling advancements in lymphoid …
