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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too
In 2015, well-known Vancouver sportscaster Neil Macrae noticed a lump in his breast that was the size of a golf ball. He went to …
How Research is Saving Lives – Cher Stephen’s Story
After dealing with the devastation of colorectal cancer, Victoria, BC resident Cher Stephens could hardly believe the news when she was diagnosed a second …
BC Cancer Foundation raises $1.75 million to help bring first-in-Canada lung cancer screening program to BC Cancer
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation has completed a fundraising campaign with $1.75 million to support a lung cancer screening program at BC …
A Lasting Legacy through Lung Cancer – Dr. Cynthia Chan’s Story
Shortly before Dr. Cynthia Chan was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in 2014, the signs of the disease started to emerge from a …
Growing up with brain cancer – Logan Lay’s story
For 23-year old Logan Lay, cancer has been a daily reality since being diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of 8. Her journey …
First PET/CT scanner in the Interior for cancer patients
KELOWNA - People living in the Interior will now have closer to home access to specialized cancer care services with a new, state-of-the-art PET/CT …
BC CANCER FOUNDATION’S RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER IS ‘RIDING ON’
VANCOUVER, B.C. - The B.C. Ride to Conquer Cancer® Presented by Wheaton Precious Metals™, like many other events, has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with this year’s …
Important Notice: Blackbaud Data Breach
Statement to Donors: BC Cancer Foundation wishes to inform our supporters that one of our third-party service providers, Blackbaud, has recently experienced a …
Brain cancer at 24 – Dana Kyle’s Story
Dana after a recent brain surgery At just 24-years-old, Dana Kyle is coping with a reality that goes further than the challenges …
Confronting Rectal Cancer at 26 – Joanne Kirkland’s Story
At the young age of 26, Joanne Kirkland started to notice worrying symptoms of blood in her stool. Brushing it off as nothing serious …