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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Virtual Glotman•Simpson Cypress Challenge raises $215K to advance pancreatic cancer research and care
From August 2 – 8, over 150 cyclists trekked a total of 16,000 kilometres of distance and 220,000 metres of elevation for the Virtual …
Why I Ride: A baseball saved Suzi Wiebe’s life
A baseball saved Suzi Wiebe’s life. Suzi has always been active, and she considers herself to be a pretty good baseball player. So in 2017 …
Clinical trial aims to improve the outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer after surgery
The trial will assess whether a simple blood test can detect circulating tumour DNA after surgery to better select chemotherapy for patients with stage …
Why We Ride: Team Kathy’s Riders come together year after year in honour of their loved one
When Chrissie Thernes first joined the Tour de Cure seven years ago, she didn’t even own a road bike. She pulled her 20-year-old …
Employee Testimonial: Rhea Siu
Q: What makes BCCF a great place to work? There are so many reasons, but for me two stand out. First, it’s a world-class organization. …
Scientists Obtain Real-time Look At How Cancers Evolve
A new study shows it may be possible for researchers to predict how breast cancer tumours will evolve over time, …
Pilot Project Brings Access To Cancer Clinical Trial Care Closer To Home For Patients In Rural And Remote Communities
BC Cancer patients participating in the SABR-COMET clinical trial living in communities near Terrace or Trail can now receive follow …
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 …