Philanthropy and Research
BC Cancer Foundation Donors: Helping to Elevate Care for Cancer Patients in B.C.
Working at the BC Cancer Agency is a privilege. It is gratifying to deliver the best care possible to patients, yet challenges remain. We …
A Significant Role: How BC Cancer Foundation Donors Support the BC Cancer Agency
The BC Cancer Foundation is a valuable partner to the BC Cancer Agency. By supporting the work of scientists and clinicians, BC Cancer Foundation …
Improving Options for Patients: Bringing the Best Radiotherapy Technology to B.C.
As I mentioned in my last post, I do less research now than earlier in my career. However when I do have time for …
Introducing September Guest Blogger Dr. Ross Halperin
Before I welcome our September guest blogger, I have some exciting news to share:
Over the past several years, the BC Cancer Foundation has been …
Supporting Oral Cancer Research through Community and Philanthropy
Hello, my name is Brenda Currie and my journey to support oral cancer research through community-based philanthropy was a deliberate choice. I was …
Seeing Oral Cancer from Both Sides: Marcia Eaton’s Story
Hello, my name is Marcia Eaton and I am very pleased to be blogging this month!
In grade 10, I was given an assignment to …
Dr. Lewei Zhang: My Work at the BC Cancer Agency
As I mentioned in my last post, I came to UBC to teach oral pathology and also to work as an oral pathologist, diagnosing …
Dr. Kim Chi: Looking Ahead
I’ve been lucky in my career to be part of research that has resulted in major advances in the treatment of prostate cancer.
When I …
Philanthropy, Research, and Riding to Conquer Cancer!
Key to doing cancer research is funding (i.e. money!). As researchers, we spend a lot of time trying to get funding from various …
A Look Inside the Tumour Tissue Repository and Final Thoughts
The BC Cancer Agency’s Tumour Tissue Repository (TTR) is another example of a biobank that owes much of its success to generous donations to …