Clinical Trials
Dr. Janine Davies: My Beginnings in Medicine
I write my initial blog in the wake of the flooding in Alberta. Having grown up in Calgary, this hits close to home as …
Philanthropy and Breast Cancer Research
Right now, technology is giving us a more refined, clear understanding of cancer at a genomic level. We’ve discovered that breast cancers can have …
My Role at the BC Cancer Agency
First and foremost, I’m a medical oncologist which means I treat cancer patients. I work primarily with breast cancer patients and therapies can include …
Immunotherapy and New Cancer Knowledge
My research at the BC Cancer Agency is focused on a brand new concept in treatment: personalized cancer vaccines. We’re working hard …
Clinical Trials: An Inspiring Story
I received some distressing news yesterday. One of my friends, I’ll call him “B”, is in hospital. From what I was told, …
Clinical Trials: Benefits for the Whole Population
Imagine this:
You’ve been diagnosed with cancer, but it is treatable. There are two cancer hospitals you could go to for care. Both …
What is a Clinical Trial?
As I prepare to write this second entry into the blog, I’ve come to the realization that I could write pages and …
Hi and Happy New Year from Dr. Bernie Eigl
Hi and Happy New Year,
My name is Bernie Eigl, and I’m really excited to be the blogger this month. I’d like to first thank …
Introducing Guest Blogger Dr. Bernie Eigl
Hello everyone,
Thank you to our December guest blogger Dr.Kirpal Kohli for finishing off the year with an exciting glimpse into the world of medical …