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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Diagnosed with Testicular Cancer at 19 – Ryan Steele’s Story
At just 19 years old, Ryan Steele’s young life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. “I was 19 when …
A MESSAGE TO OUR SUPPORTERS IN THE MIDST OF COVID-19
Dear BC Cancer Foundation family, This is a challenging time for our community. In the midst of the escalating impacts of COVID-19, our hearts go …
Finding Authenticity on the road to Recovery – Carly Allen’s Story
In 2014, after experiencing discomfort and pain while seated, Carly Allen was diagnosed with Stage III vulvar cancer. Upon diagnosis, Carly was immediately placed in …
Facing Colorectal Cancer with Courage at 33 – Catherine Perka’s Story
In January 2019, Catherine Perka started noticing some alarming lower digestive symptoms in the form of blood in her stool, change of bowel movement …
Facing Cancer, Celebrating Strength – Natalie Matko Jackson’s Story
If you’re searching for words to describe Natalie Matko Jackson, vibrant, beautiful and positive are just a few that would come to mind. Her …
A Love Never Lost: Isla Haywood’s Story | Lose the Booze
24-year-old Isla Haywood lived a healthy and full life with her boyfriend Mike Brady. Then she began to experience odd symptoms such as migraines, …
How a Ground-breaking Clinical Trial Saved Allison Kelly’s Life
In the summer of 2017, at the age of 36, Registered Nurse Allison Kelly was living a full and active life. It wasn’t until she had completed …
Discovery reveals that Hodgkin lymphoma hijacks patient’s immune cells
Dr. Christian Steidl BC Cancer researchers have discovered key information about how Hodgkin lymphoma cells are able to grow undetected within the …
Vancouver Artist Giving Back to the Cancer Community in a Beautiful Way
Meet Sue Bayley, local Vancouver artist who is giving back to the BC Cancer community in a beautiful way. Sue Bayley at her studio in Vancouver The …
Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant Gala Dinner raises $460,000 for life-saving radiation equipment
The 25th annual Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant Gala Dinner has raised an inspiring $460,000 benefitting the BC Cancer Foundation to bring surface-guided radiation equipment …