Innovative therapies are changing radiation treatment
Dr. Elaine Wai is a radiation oncologist and head of the radiation therapy department at BC Cancer – Victoria. She has been treating …
Radiation Oncology
How the iPad is revolutionizing cancer care in British Columbia
British Columbia’s northern region is vast at over 600,000 km2 (approximately the size of France) and home to nearly 300,000 people, half of whom …
Expanding cancer care in rural British Columbia
Hello, My name is Dr. Rob Olson. I am a radiation oncologist at the BC Cancer – Prince George, the primary centre of care …
My journey to the BC Cancer – Victoria
Hello, My name is Sam Kader and I’m excited to be blogging for the BC Cancer Foundation leading up to Jingle Mingle on November 30, …
First patient treated with VERO
It is very exciting for me to share with you that the first patient was treated using VERO last week. It was a true …
Multi-Tasking at the BC Cancer Agency
As a radiation oncologist, my days are quite busy and I have both clinical and research duties. My primary role as a clinician is …
Brachytherapy at the BC Cancer Agency Abbotsford Centre
When I came for my job interview at the BC Cancer Agency Abbotsford Centre, I was quite impressed with a state-of-the-art centre that …
Coming to Canada to Train in Radiation Oncology
I chose to come to Canada for many reasons. I didn’t need to do much research to find out that Canadian universities are among …
Dr. Maha Almahmudi: The Beginnings of My Career in Medicine
Hello, my name is Dr. Maha Almahmudi - I am a radiation oncologist at the BC Cancer Agency Abbotsford Centre and I am …
How BC Cancer Foundation Donors Support Research on Vancouver Island
Hello again! This week I want to tell you about how BC Cancer Foundation donors have supported our cancer research. While I will …