Some Heroes Wear White Lab Coats
From filling prescriptions to hailing helicopters during the recent flooding in the Fraser Valley, there’s no limit to the lengths BC Cancer—Abbotsford pharmacy technician …
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Why We Ride: Team Kathy’s Riders come together year after year in honour of their loved one
When Chrissie Thernes first joined the Tour de Cure seven years ago, she didn’t even own a road bike. She pulled her 20-year-old …
Finding Hope And Healing Against All Odds – Linda Bui’s Story
In July 2019 at age 33, Linda Bui’s world was changed when she received a shocking diagnosis – she had Panniculitis-like Subcutaneous T-cell Lymphoma. She …
Moving Forward On The Road To Healing – Jessica Deitcher’s Story
In 2019 while waiting to board a flight at the airport with her husband and one-year-old son, Jessica Deitcher found herself in the bathroom …
A Legacy Of Friendship & Impact – Patty Pitts’ Story
An open letter from Sarah Roth, President & CEO, BC Cancer Foundation: Cancer impacts one in two British Columbians. As pervasive as this disease is, …
An Open Letter of Thanks to British Columbians From BC Cancer Foundation CEO, Sarah Roth
Our health has never been so prominent in our collective thoughts. Notably, the shared and constant threat it’s been under. The parallels of fear, protectionism, …
A Vow to Change the Story for Patients like Hardeep Sidhu
As a registered nurse for over 25 years, wife and mom of two, Hardeep Sidhu dedicated her life to caring for others. Sadly, nothing …
Navigating Life After Cervical Cancer – Kristen Hovet’s Story
When then 34-year-old New Westminster resident Kristen Hovet started to experience discomfort in her pelvic region, she was quick to visit her doctor to …
A Pledge for Pediatric Cancer Outcomes in BC
Theo Lazaridis at BC Children’s Hospital For the hundreds of BC families who have experienced the heartbreak of a childhood cancer, hope …
Tips for Losing the Booze but Keeping the Fun
Evelyn Wu, BC Cancer Clinical Dietician Lose the Booze is officially underway for the month of January! If you’re someone …