Finding Hope and Healing after Losing Mother to Terminal Brain Cancer – The Wasstrom Family’s Story
Lois (middle), pictured holding her grandson, Colby, alongside her daughter, Kathryn, and two sons, Eric and Steve In March 2014, after a …
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A Legacy of Gratitude – Four-Time Cancer Survivor’s Pledge to Give Back
As someone who has been diagnosed with cancer not once, but four times, Nancy Bissonnette knows all too well the devastation cancer can have …
The Road(s) to Recovery – Marc Bains’ Testicular Cancer Story
“It's important for me to help the community that has helped me get better. If I can help one person live a better quality …
A Message from BC Cancer’s Chief Medical Officer
Dear Supporters, Every day I see first-hand the impact your donations have on cancer care in the clinic. On behalf of our BC Cancer teams …
Art Therapy at Home – Ideas for Embracing Creativity During Uncertain Times
We are living in a very strange time right now. It is one that holds much uncertainty and, for some people, a lot of spare time. …
Be Still & Know: Libby Yu’s Story
In 2013, Libby Yu’s family’s life was thrown into chaos when husband and father, Clifford So, was diagnosed with testicular cancer. “His diagnosis came while …
Diagnosed with Testicular Cancer at 19 – Ryan Steele’s Story
At just 19 years old, Ryan Steele’s young life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. “I was 19 when …
Finding Authenticity on the road to Recovery – Carly Allen’s Story
In 2014, after experiencing discomfort and pain while seated, Carly Allen was diagnosed with Stage III vulvar cancer. Upon diagnosis, Carly was immediately placed in …
Facing Colorectal Cancer with Courage at 33 – Catherine Perka’s Story
In January 2019, Catherine Perka started noticing some alarming lower digestive symptoms in the form of blood in her stool, change of bowel movement …
Facing Cancer, Celebrating Strength – Natalie Matko Jackson’s Story
If you’re searching for words to describe Natalie Matko Jackson, vibrant, beautiful and positive are just a few that would come to mind. Her …