Lung Cancer Awareness Month: 5 Facts You Should Know
Lung cancer can impact everyone — not just smokers. Every year, over 4,000 British Columbians will be diagnosed with lung cancer, and 30% of …
Lung cancer
Changing the Conversation on Lung Cancer
Adrienne Peralta (right) is facing Stage 4 lung cancer with the support of her husband Benjo and her golden …
Life Beyond Cancer: Chris Ho on finding his purpose after facing cancer as a family
Hours after Chris Ho found out his father had Stage 4 lung cancer, he also learned his wife was expecting their first child. Chris’ …
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 …
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 …