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 …
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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 …
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, …