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 …
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Introducing April guest blogger Dr. Allan Hovan
Thank you to Dr. Jonathan Loree for updating our community on the latest in colorectal cancer research and care. It is concerning to learn colorectal …
New study: Colorectal cancer cases climbing in young people
I mentioned last week that a number of exciting developments are taking place for colorectal cancer research and care. Our hope is that through …
How researchers can detect cancer risk in breath
While lung cancer continues to be among the deadliest diseases today, we know this will change as we find new and more effective ways …
Pollution accounts for 23% of lung cancer deaths, research finds
By next year, we project that lung cancer will be the fifth highest killer among all cancer and non-cancer diseases across Canada. Only about 18 …
Asian women more at risk for lung cancer, research finds
Hello, My name is Dr. Stephen Lam. I'm a distinguished scientist at BC Cancer and the Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation chair in lung cancer …
How donors catalyze cancer research & care
I can’t overstate the importance of philanthropy in our efforts to research new and more effective treatments for cancer. It would be easy enough for …
This is what cancer care will look like in the future
I’m often asked about the future of cancer in B.C. – and about BC Cancer’s future key areas of focus. When I first blogged, …
A year-in-review: the extraordinary impact of philanthropy
When you look at 2018 for BC Cancer through a philanthropic lens, it has been a great year. I’ll start with the bike ride – …
Living drugs provide new hope for cancer treatment
T cell therapy is a revolutionary treatment that involves using a patient’s own t-cells, or immune cells, to target and attack cancer cells in …