Bringing Cancer Care Closer to Home in Nanaimo
One in two people will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Bucking this statistic are Roberta and Joe Manzini. They faced three cancer …
Prostate Cancer
BC Cancer Advances Prostate Cancer Care with New Technology, Treatment
Donor support has made PSMA/PET and Pluvicto available to more prostate cancer patients in B.C. (Pictured: PET/CT scanner used …
90 Years of Discovery and Hope in B.C.: Dr. Kim Chi on a Quarter Century of Care
From a fellowship in the late ’90s to a renowned medical oncologist, professor and senior research scientist, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer …
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 …
Giving a Legacy Gift in Honour of a Decade of Added Life
With a name like Dr. Blood, Nanaimo’s Jackie Clabon knew her husband, Bill Katerenchuk, was in good hands when he was diagnosed with prostate …
Transforming Prostate Cancer Care
Pictured: Lisa and Don Helgeson. “Hindsight is 20/20,” says Don Helgeson when reflecting on his prostate cancer diagnosis three years …
Changing the Game for Prostate Cancer
“The saying, ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it’s the only thing that ever …
Lumber Titan’s Legacy of Supporting BC Cancer Lives On
In addition to growing his lumber empire, Asa Johal, was a leader in the Sikh community who believed in using his success to help …
This is Personal – Dr. Kim Chi
Dr. Kim Chi, Chief Medical Officer, BC Cancer, shares why he pursued a career in oncology, specializing in prostate cancer, as part of …
BC Ride propels prostate cancer research
The support of the BC Cancer Foundation and, by extension its generous donors, have been instrumental in our research successes to date. An example is our …