In Memory of Rocket Norton
Canada lost a music icon, and the BC Cancer Foundation lost a champion, last week when Prism drummer Rocket Norton passed away after three …
Childhood cancer
Honouring Childhood Cancer Through Action
Team Finn rides for a little boy who lived, was lost, but will never be forgotten. Since 2009, they’ve raised hundreds of thousands to …
Growing up with brain cancer – Logan Lay’s story
For 23-year old Logan Lay, cancer has been a daily reality since being diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of 8. Her journey …
Paving a new path for survivorship care in BC
Over the past few years, we have made significant strides in the ongoing treatment for survivors of childhood cancers – a demographic previously unaccounted …
For survivors of childhood cancers, cure comes at a price
Hello, My name is Dr. Karen Goddard and I’m the medical director of the Adult Cancer Survivorship Program at BC Cancer. It’s a pleasure to …
Introducing July guest blogger Dr. Karen Goddard
I am pleased to introduce Dr. Karen Goddard, radiation oncologist and medical director of the Adult Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program at BC Cancer, to …
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 …
Introducing October Guest Blogger Dr. Frances Wong
Hi everyone, First, thank you to Dr. Karen Goddard – it is inspiring to read about the advancements happening in pediatric cancer research, and …
Childhood Cancer: Finding Solutions for Late Effects
The chances of curing a child with cancer have improved very significantly over the past 20 years or so, but we still have a …
Treating Pediatric Brain Tumours: A Multidisciplinary Approach
For many pediatric brain tumours, successful therapy involves a multidisciplinary approach which includes radiation therapy (RT) as well as surgery and chemotherapy. But before …