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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Finding Hope And Healing Against All Odds – Linda Bui’s Story
In July 2019 at age 33, Linda Bui’s world was changed when she received a shocking diagnosis – she had Panniculitis-like Subcutaneous T-cell Lymphoma. She …
Workout To Conquer Cancer Raises a Record-breaking $1.1M Benefiting BC Cancer Patients
Over 2,300 strong from British Columbia and beyond came together to move every day in May raising a new record of $1.1 million for …
Moving Forward On The Road To Healing – Jessica Deitcher’s Story
In 2019 while waiting to board a flight at the airport with her husband and one-year-old son, Jessica Deitcher found herself in the bathroom …
A Legacy Of Friendship & Impact – Patty Pitts’ Story
An open letter from Sarah Roth, President & CEO, BC Cancer Foundation: Cancer impacts one in two British Columbians. As pervasive as this disease is, …
An Open Letter of Thanks to British Columbians From BC Cancer Foundation CEO, Sarah Roth
Our health has never been so prominent in our collective thoughts. Notably, the shared and constant threat it’s been under. The parallels of fear, protectionism, …
A Vow to Change the Story for Patients like Hardeep Sidhu
As a registered nurse for over 25 years, wife and mom of two, Hardeep Sidhu dedicated her life to caring for others. Sadly, nothing …
Navigating Life After Cervical Cancer – Kristen Hovet’s Story
When then 34-year-old New Westminster resident Kristen Hovet started to experience discomfort in her pelvic region, she was quick to visit her doctor to …
BC Cancer Researchers Develop Breath-Based Test To Screen For COVID
VANCOUVER – Innovative COVID-19 breath test, developed by BC Cancer researchers and currently being piloted, gets new infusion of funds from Concord Pacific. Right now, …
A Pledge for Pediatric Cancer Outcomes in BC
Theo Lazaridis at BC Children’s Hospital For the hundreds of BC families who have experienced the heartbreak of a childhood cancer, hope …
BC Cancer Foundation receives Canada’s largest philanthropic gift to lung cancer from Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation has announced a philanthropic investment of $15.3 million from the Leon Judah Blackmore …