A MESSAGE TO OUR SUPPORTERS IN THE MIDST OF COVID-19
Dear BC Cancer Foundation family, This is a challenging time for our community. In the midst of the escalating impacts of COVID-19, our hearts go …
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Finding Authenticity on the road to Recovery – Carly Allen’s Story
In 2014, after experiencing discomfort and pain while seated, Carly Allen was diagnosed with Stage III vulvar cancer. Upon diagnosis, Carly was immediately placed in …
Facing Colorectal Cancer with Courage at 33 – Catherine Perka’s Story
In January 2019, Catherine Perka started noticing some alarming lower digestive symptoms in the form of blood in her stool, change of bowel movement …
Facing Cancer, Celebrating Strength – Natalie Matko Jackson’s Story
If you’re searching for words to describe Natalie Matko Jackson, vibrant, beautiful and positive are just a few that would come to mind. Her …
A Love Never Lost: Isla Haywood’s Story | Lose the Booze
24-year-old Isla Haywood lived a healthy and full life with her boyfriend Mike Brady. Then she began to experience odd symptoms such as migraines, …
Clinical trials are changing cancer outcomes
Dr. Vanessa Bernstein is a medical oncologist and chair of the skin cancer tumour group at BC Cancer. Based at BC Cancer – …
We want to try something new, so we’re adding new voices to our blog
Your support matters. The BC Cancer Foundation blog offers us a unique platform to connect our supporters, like you, with the people you …
We have good reason to be optimistic for the future of cancer outcomes
A large part of my role as Regional Medical Director in the Interior is to look ahead and ensure our patients have access to …
INTRODUCING MAY GUEST BLOGGER, DR. ROSS HALPERIN
Thank you to Dr. Allan Hovan for sharing the critical importance of oral health in relation to cancer outcomes. We are so grateful to our …
Patient perspectives: A source of inspiration
Hello, My name is Dr. Allan Hovan. I’m the provincial practice leader for oral oncology/dentistry at BC Cancer, a position I’ve held for the past …