Thanks to innovative therapies, Linda is living life to the fullest
In March 2003, Linda West had just returned from holiday in Thailand when she felt a lump in her right breast. A week later, …
Innovation
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 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 …
The power of individualized treatment in radiation oncology
Hello, my name is Dr. Ross Halperin. I am a Radiation Oncologist and Regional Medical Director of BC Cancer - Kelowna. It has been nearly …
How targeted drugs can improve colorectal cancer outcomes
In addition to the research I mentioned last week, we are also enrolling patients in clinical trials focused on improving outcomes. For example, we have …
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 …
New research underway to improve colorectal cancer outcomes
Hello, My name is Dr. Jonathan Loree. I’m a medical oncologist at BC Cancer, specializing in gastrointestinal cancer treatment and research. It is my first time …
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 …