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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
BC’s Largest Fundraising Event The Ride to Conquer Cancer Postponed to 2021
VANCOUVER B.C. – Today, BC Cancer Foundation announced the postponement of the 12th annual Ride to Conquer Cancer until August 2021 due to the …
The Road(s) to Recovery – Marc Bains’ Testicular Cancer Story
“It's important for me to help the community that has helped me get better. If I can help one person live a better quality …
A Message from BC Cancer’s Chief Medical Officer
Dear Supporters, Every day I see first-hand the impact your donations have on cancer care in the clinic. On behalf of our BC Cancer teams …
Art Therapy at Home – Ideas for Embracing Creativity During Uncertain Times
We are living in a very strange time right now. It is one that holds much uncertainty and, for some people, a lot of spare time. …
B.C. Cancer scientists publish critical insights into cancer drug resistance
VANCOUVER, B.C. - A paper published April 13th in Nature Cancer by researchers at Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC) at BC Cancer reveals DNA …
Be Still & Know: Libby Yu’s Story
In 2013, Libby Yu’s family’s life was thrown into chaos when husband and father, Clifford So, was diagnosed with testicular cancer. “His diagnosis came while …
Thrifty Foods provides gift cards to BC Cancer for local cancer patients in need
Victoria, BC – Thrifty Foods is lending a generous hand to local BC Cancer patients by providing $10,000 worth of gift cards for patients …
INSPIRING GROUP CHALLENGES COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS IN A TIME OF NEED
VANCOUVER, B.C. – A group of community champions have come together to help jump-start the BC Cancer COVID-19 Response Fund in support of BC …
Courtyard by Marriott Prince George helps lessen burden for Northern B.C. cancer patients
For many, dealing with the devastation of a cancer diagnosis can bring about more than just health-related worries. Many patients and their families also face …
Thanks to our BC Cancer healthcare heroes
Photo courtesy of Katie Hennessy, Clinical Nurse Leader, BC Cancer - Victoria. In the wake of current events, we are more inspired …