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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo Moves Forward
“With over half of Vancouver Island’s population living north of the Malahat, the BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo is pivotal for patients and …
Celebrating National Volunteer Week
As the saying goes, we’re stronger together. This is especially true at the BC Cancer Foundation, where our many generous donors and …
Marshall Eliuk Donates $1.5 Million to BC Cancer – Kelowna
The BC Cancer Foundation is honoured to announce a $1.5 million donation from philanthropist and businessman Marshall Eliuk to help bring a new state-of-the-art …
Head and Neck Cancers Caused by a Common STI are Preventable
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness month. To bring awareness to mouth, throat and nose cancers, we’re sharing five facts about risk factors, …
In Memory of Rocket Norton
Canada lost a music icon, and the BC Cancer Foundation lost a champion, last week when Prism drummer Rocket Norton passed away after three …
9 Fundraising Tips for Reaching Your Goals
Congratulations! You’ve completed the first step by signing up to take part in an event to fuel life-saving research and provide better outcomes …
5 Exercise Tips to Reduce Your Cancer Risk
At least 30 minutes of moderate activity each day helps lower your risk for cancer. Regular exercise protects against many different types of cancers …
CAR T-Cell Therapy Now Available as Standard of Care
The Asrat family, pictured alongside BC Cancer, Foundation and Provincial leadership, shared how CAR-T therapy saved their son Hugo …
BC Cancer Loses Longest Serving Scientist and Beloved Mentor
It is with great sadness that we share in the incredible loss of Dr. Connie Eaves — a pioneer at BC Cancer, a devoted …
Women, Get Ready to Ride — with the Help of RBC and the World’s Best Cyclists
In honour of International Women’s Day, and the incredible things women have accomplished in cycling, the first 50 women to self-donate $100 to their …