Interpreting PET/CT Images to Offer the Best Cancer Treatment
Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography, or PET/CT, is an imaging method that uses a sophisticated machine to generate images of patients following the injection of …
Prostate Cancer
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 …
Dr. Ross Halperin: Wearing Several Hats at the BC Cancer Agency
Hello, my name is Ross Halperin. I am the proud father of three wonderful children (Talia 6, Ava 9 and Zane 11) and the fortunate …
The Future: Achieving new possibilities by using all the tools available to us
This is my last post for the month. I hope you have enjoyed my posts! I am currently working on a presentation for the radiation …
Powering Cancer Research Forward
It is Monday night... just finishing a few things and making sure all the patients are booked for their treatment. On Mondays, I …
A Busy Summer: Clinical Work and Research Initiatives at the BC Cancer Agency
What a crazy week - summer is a really busy time at work. Fundamentally, I am a clinician - this is what I do every …
From Québec to B.C.: My Journey to a Career in Oncology
Dear July readers, this is my first blogging adventure. I was asked to take part of this blog by the BC Cancer Foundation, and …
Introducing July Guest Blogger Dr. François Bachand
Thank you to Dr. Kim Chi for reminding us of how far we’ve come in improving outcomes for prostate cancer patients in British Columbia …