6 Tips to Avoid Alcohol and Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
Alcohol is known to contribute to nine different types of cancer and is linked to 7,000 cancer diagnoses a year in Canada. Here are …
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5 Facts About Alcohol and Cancer
Whether you’re deep into ‘Dry January’ or just making an effort to drink less this year, here are the answers to five common questions …
5 Healthy Habit Tips to Ring in the New Year
The new year is the perfect time to set positive intentions and focus on cultivating habits that support your overall well-being. Research shows that …
Tax Benefits: Why You Should Donate by December 31
Ring out the year in a meaningful way by donating to the BC Cancer Foundation. Make an end-of-year donation to help …
Philanthropy 101: How Helping British Columbians Facing Cancer Can Also Benefit You
Each year, more than 80,000 people from across the province donate to the BC Cancer Foundation to help advance cancer research and care in …
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: 5 Facts You Should Know
Lung cancer can impact everyone — not just smokers. Every year, over 4,000 British Columbians will be diagnosed with lung cancer, and 30% of …
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: 5 Facts You Should Know
Pancreatic cancer is a type of digestive system cancer that starts in the pancreas. Discover the statistics linked to the disease, plus how BC …
First West Credit Union Puts Family First When Facing Cancer: Lisa Paulson’s Story
Of all the emotions that surfaced after Lisa Paulson was diagnosed with breast cancer, the one that most surprised her was guilt. “Between 2015 and …
First West Credit Union Puts Family First When Facing Cancer: James Funfer’s Story
“I used to be a very nervous flyer, and what often helped me was I would clock the flight attendants and be like, ‘Look …
Canning for a Cause: Rosemary Walker’s Homemade Preserves Fuel Ovarian Cancer Research
When Rosemary Walker’s friend Carol was undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer, she often spoke of the incredible, compassionate care she was receiving at BC …