A Love Never Lost: Isla Haywood’s Story | Lose the Booze
24-year-old Isla Haywood lived a healthy and full life with her boyfriend Mike Brady. Then she began to experience odd symptoms such as migraines, …
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How a Ground-breaking Clinical Trial Saved Allison Kelly’s Life
In the summer of 2017, at the age of 36, Registered Nurse Allison Kelly was living a full and active life. It wasn’t until she had completed …
Vancouver Artist Giving Back to the Cancer Community in a Beautiful Way
Meet Sue Bayley, local Vancouver artist who is giving back to the BC Cancer community in a beautiful way. Sue Bayley at her studio in Vancouver The …
Genomics saves West Vancouver woman’s life after facing aggressive ovarian cancer
Every three and a half hours, another woman is diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Canada. In B.C, more than 300 women will be diagnosed …
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, …
INTRODUCING MAY GUEST BLOGGER, DR. ROSS HALPERIN
Thank you to Dr. Allan Hovan for sharing the critical importance of oral health in relation to cancer outcomes. We are so grateful to our …
Patient perspectives: A source of inspiration
Hello, My name is Dr. Allan Hovan. I’m the provincial practice leader for oral oncology/dentistry at BC Cancer, a position I’ve held for the past …
Introducing April guest blogger Dr. Allan Hovan
Thank you to Dr. Jonathan Loree for updating our community on the latest in colorectal cancer research and care. It is concerning to learn colorectal …
Introducing March guest blogger Dr. Jonathan Loree
Thank you to Dr. Stephen Lam for sharing the results of his game-changing study on lung cancer incidence and screening. It is pleasing to …