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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Vancouver home to new nuclear medicine hub
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced $10.23 million in federal funding to build a new nuclear medicine hub – the first-of-its-kind …
Bringing world-leading research into the clinic for patients
When embarking on a new research project, I always ask: what is the benefit to the patient? Understanding the patient perspective provides tremendous insight into …
Cutting-edge New Cancer Treatment Coming to B.C.
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Today, the BC Cancer Foundation announced a historic $18.346 million philanthropic grant from the Aqueduct Foundation on behalf of an anonymous …
A bold new vision for blood cancer treatment
Hello, Dr. Florian Kuchenbauer. My name is Florian Kuchenbauer, and I’m a clinician-scientist at BC Cancer/Vancouver General Hospital. I was recruited this past …
Introducing October guest blogger Dr. Florian Kuchenbauer
Thank you to Dr. Pippa Hawley for sharing her efforts to advance palliative cancer care across our province. It is especially interesting to learn how …
How can cannabis improve patient quality of life?
Dr. Pippa Hawley. As I mentioned last week, our previous study has shown that cannabis use during cancer treatment is widespread, either …
Friendship inspires $250,000 gift to ovarian cancer research
VICTORIA, B.C. – A close-knit friendship has spurred a $250,000 gift to the BC Cancer Foundation that will help advance the latest work in …
What we need to do to enhance patient quality of life in British Columbia
There is a lot of work to do if we are to further develop a pain and symptom management and palliative care program at …
Hope Couture raises more than $600,000 to bring world-class PET/CT to BC Cancer – Vancouver
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation’s fifth annual Hope Couture presented by Legacy Senior Living - The Leo Wertman Residence today announces more …
Why we need to enhance quality of life for cancer patients in BC
Hello, My name is Pippa Hawley and I’m the medical director of the provincial pain and symptom management/palliative care program at BC Cancer, where I’ve …