A Lasting Legacy through Lung Cancer – Dr. Cynthia Chan’s Story
Shortly before Dr. Cynthia Chan was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in 2014, the signs of the disease started to emerge from a …
Lung cancer
The promising future of lung cancer research
Detecting and treating lung cancer early not only offers the best chance of cure, but decreases the symptoms and burden associated with advanced disease. …
Making a Difference
BC Cancer Foundation donors provide crucial support for clinical care and research to improve the outcome of lung cancer patients. For example, through the …
Pioneering path in lung cancer research
I grew up in Hong Kong, and came to Canada when I was 17 to do my undergrad and medical school education at the …
Introducing October Guest Blogger: Dr. Stephen Lam
I am delighted to introduce Dr. Stephen Lam as this month’s guest blogger. Dr. Lam is the chair of the Provincial Lung Tumour Group, and …
Reflections on Today and Tomorrow
As part of the GI Cancer outcomes unit, the research we do ensures that new therapies are achieving the benefits in a cost effective …
How Philanthropy Fuels Cancer Research
BC Cancer Foundation donors have been vital in establishing my research lab and the projects that my group currently has underway. When I was reaching …
Creating a Lab for Lung Cancer Research
I started in May of 2014 as a Scientist in the Department of Integrative Oncology at the BC Cancer Agency Research Centre. As opposed …
From Student to Scientist
Back when I was a student, Dr. Wan Lam had a new group that was pioneering a cutting-edge technology to enable the first comprehensive …
Dr. Will Lockwood: Developing a Passion for Cancer Research
Hi, my name is Will Lockwood and I am a scientist at the BC Cancer Agency. My path to a career in cancer research …