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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
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 …
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 …