Prevention and Screening
5 Things to Know This Canadian Men’s Health Month
June marks Canadian Men’s Health Month, an important reminder to prioritize your health and well-being. Yet for many men, starting that conversation isn’t always …
Is Smoking on the Rise in Young People?
As the World Health Organization marks World No Tobacco Day, we celebrate the fact that smoking has steadily declined over the …
B.C. Launches World-First Technology to Revolutionize Hereditary Cancer Prevention
Dr. Kasmintan Schrader, co-director of BC Cancer’s Hereditary Cancer Program, is part of the team that developed POAga.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know About Risk, Prevention and Screening
An estimated 3,630 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year in our province. One in six British Columbians will be diagnosed in …
3 Everyday Ways to Help Prevent Cancer
February is Preventive Health Awareness Month — a reminder that four out of 10 cancers can be prevented through a healthy lifestyle. Here are …
5 Overlooked Ways to Help Prevent Cancer
Four out of ten cancers can be prevented through lifestyle changes. Beyond diet and exercise, here are five simple — yet often overlooked — …
Surgical Innovation Cuts Ovarian Cancer Risk by Nearly 80%
A made‑in‑B.C. prevention strategy is reshaping how ovarian cancer can be stopped before it starts.
Dr. David Huntsman, distinguished scientist …
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
BC Cancer’s Dr. Lily Proctor is the medical director of B.C.’s Cervical Cancer Screening Program.
Each year, 250 women in …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Stories of Courage and Impact
Every year, more than 4,000 women and about 10-30 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in British Columbia.
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: 5 Facts You Should Know
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in Canadian men and among the leading causes of cancer deaths. So, this Prostate Cancer …