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 …
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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 …
10 Ways to Practice Self-Care While Facing Cancer
Depression and anxiety are common in cancer patients — and while lifesaving, chemotherapy and other drug therapies can initiate psychiatric side effects such as …
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: 5 Facts You Should Know
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in Canadian men and among the leading causes of cancer deaths. So, this Prostate Cancer …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 5 Facts You Should Know
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women, with one in eight being diagnosed in their lifetime. Prior to October, we’re sharing …
Drug Discovery Could Prevent Spread of Childhood Bone Cancer
Despite decades of advancement in treatment, cancer spreading to multiple parts of the body remains one of the biggest challenges facing patients and their …
Tour de Cure Raises Over $7.3 Million to Advance BC Cancer Research
BC Cancer Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2024 Tour de Cure, presented by Wheaton Precious Metals has raised over $7.3 million to advance …
Jon Adams: Going the Distance with RBC
Jon Adams’ first time cycling to raise funds for the BC Cancer Foundation got off to a bumpy start — despite, or maybe due …
Remembering a Champion of Cancer Care: Avtar Singh Virdi
Avtar Singh Virdi is recognized by the BC Cancer Foundation’s Kristina Lebed (left) and Fatima Hassam (right). B.C.’s Fraser region …
On the Road Again
“We basically ate charcuterie for the first few months of the pandemic.” It was while shopping for party supplies in Squamish, for his wife’s 50th …