Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women, with one in eight being diagnosed in their lifetime. We’re sharing five facts to raise awareness for breast cancer, including its symptoms, the importance of screening and the progress being made in research at BC Cancer.
Read MoreDr. Sharlene Gill explain her role as a medical oncologist. (more…)
March 15, 2011, Abbotsford, BC – Breast cancer patients being treated at the BC Cancer Agency’s Abbotsford Centre and in the eastern Fraser Valley …
Hi, I’m Sharlene Gill and I am a medical oncologist at the BC Cancer Agency’s Vancouver Centre. I’m thrilled to be a part …
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It is important to take a moment and reflect on your awareness of this disease. Did you know …
Before we get into next month’s blogger, I’m pleased to inform you of an exciting discovery that was announced today at the BC Cancer …
March 2, 2011, Vancouver, BC – BC Cancer Agency scientists have discovered that a single gene, CIITA, is implicated in almost 40 per cent …
Dr. Nelson talks about the future of the Deeley Research Centre. (more…)
So, I hope that I’ve built some anticipation for my explanation of cancer immunology. I’m really proud of my team at the Deeley Research …
Dr. Sam Aparicio, the Agency’s head of breast cancer research, co-led a UK-based study that discovered a new cancer-causing gene, ZNF703, that when …
As I mentioned, coming back to B.C. to work at the Deeley Research Centre (DRC) in BC Cancer - Victoria was an exciting moment in my …
