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 …
Radiation Oncology
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 …
Care and Research: Providing the Best Available Therapies for Patients Today
Welcome back! After giving you a sense last week of where I’ve come from and how I’ve ended up in B.C. I thought I …
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 …
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 …