A Legacy Of Friendship & Impact – Patty Pitts’ Story
An open letter from Sarah Roth, President & CEO, BC Cancer Foundation: Cancer impacts one in two British Columbians. As pervasive as this disease is, …
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An Open Letter of Thanks to British Columbians From BC Cancer Foundation CEO, Sarah Roth
Our health has never been so prominent in our collective thoughts. Notably, the shared and constant threat it’s been under. The parallels of fear, protectionism, …
A Vow to Change the Story for Patients like Hardeep Sidhu
As a registered nurse for over 25 years, wife and mom of two, Hardeep Sidhu dedicated her life to caring for others. Sadly, nothing …
Navigating Life After Cervical Cancer – Kristen Hovet’s Story
When then 34-year-old New Westminster resident Kristen Hovet started to experience discomfort in her pelvic region, she was quick to visit her doctor to …
Cervical Cancer at 29 – Amin Jaswal’s Story
After months of severe pain and increasing symptoms, then 29-year-old Amin Jaswal was diagnosed in June 2019 with Stage IIB glandular adenocarcinoma of the …
Lighting the path forward for lymphoma cancer – The Panusas’ Story – Make a Will Week
Angela Panusa first met her Italian husband, Giovanni (John), during her work as an interpreter in China. Their connection was undeniable and, despite their …
Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too
In 2015, well-known Vancouver sportscaster Neil Macrae noticed a lump in his breast that was the size of a golf ball. He went to …
How Research is Saving Lives – Cher Stephen’s Story
After dealing with the devastation of colorectal cancer, Victoria, BC resident Cher Stephens could hardly believe the news when she was diagnosed a second …
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 …
Growing up with brain cancer – Logan Lay’s story
For 23-year old Logan Lay, cancer has been a daily reality since being diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of 8. Her journey …