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Drugging the Undruggable: Scientists Achieve Million-fold Leap in Targeting Elusive Cancer Proteins
A new study led by Dr. Marianne D. Sadar, distinguished scientist at BC Cancer and professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the UBC …
Leading with Impact: BC Cancer Foundation President & CEO Sarah Roth on the Evolving Role of Cancer Philanthropy in B.C.
After a decade at the helm, Sarah Roth has helped transform how cancer research and …
Is there a link between sugar and cancer?
All cells in the body, including cancer cells, use sugar or glucose for energy. But sugar does not directly cause cancer or make cancer …
Expanding Clinical Cancer Trials Across B.C.
In the past, participating in a clinical trial often meant travelling — or temporarily relocating — to a major urban cancer centre. Thanks to donor support, BC Cancer is expanding …
Dr. Carlos Uribe: Combining Empathy With PET/CT Innovation
Dr. Carlos Uribe is the molecular imaging and therapy physics lead at BC Cancer and part of the team that helped bring a …
Richard Hewitt: Turning Loss into a Legacy of Hope
Legacy donor Richard Hewitt with his legal advisor Sara Pedlow.
“Prior to Lee’s illness, I didn’t even have a will,” admits …
Allison Berry: A Decade of Moving for Workout to Conquer Cancer
“Oh, heck no. I could never do it every day.”
This was Allison Berry’s immediate reaction when she first heard about Workout …
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know About Risk, Prevention and Screening
An estimated 3,630 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year in our province. One in six British Columbians will be diagnosed in …
5 B.C.-Led Advances in Women’s Cancers
Women’s cancers have long been underfunded and understudied worldwide. On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the success of donor-supported BC Cancer breakthroughs driving change …