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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
New research explores gene implicated in cell death
Researchers discovered a gene whose existence may explain the ability of cancer tumours to grow and thrive. The research brings to light new information …
Avian flu genome sequence provides important new information
The Agency's Genome Sciences Centre, the BC Centre for Disease Control and the Animal Health Centre, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, completed the …
Radiation technique for breast cancer studied at Vancouver Island Centre
The Agency's Vancouver Island Centre became the first cancer treatment centre in Western Canada to study a more localized form of radiation therapy for …
Genome Sciences Centre sequences SARS associated corona virus
Researchers at the Agency’s Genome Sciences Centre were the first in the world to sequence the genome of the coronavirus linked to SARS (severe …
Trev & Joyce Deeley Research Centre opened
The Trev & Joyce Deeley Research Centre opened in the Agency’s Vancouver Island Centre in Victoria with $6.4 million in funding from BC Cancer …
Canadian study looks at possible association between tumours and cellular phones
Agency researchers joined a national team collaborating to examine factors — including the use of cellular phones and other radiofrequency exposures — that may …
Tumour Tissue Repository launched at the BC Cancer Agency
The Agency launched the Tumour Tissue Repository (TTR) in its Vancouver Island Centre, the first research resource of its kind in Canada. The TTR …
New clinical trials unit opened
The new clinical trials unit opened in the Agency’s Fraser Valley Centre in Surrey, with funds raised by BC Cancer Foundation donors.
Screening Mammography Program
The BC Cancer Agency’s Screening Mammography Program, the first in Canada, was established across B.C. to reduce breast cancer mortality through early detection.
First cervical screening program
The BC Cancer Agency’s Dr. David Boyes became the first in the world to establish a free cervical screening program for all B.C. women …