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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Introducing September guest blogger Dr. Pippa Hawley
Thank you to Carolyn Hoeschen for sharing how Cypress Challenge is helping change the story for pancreatic cancer. It is inspiring to hear of the …
Local donors secure world-class PET/CT technology for Kelowna
KELOWNA, B.C. – World-class cancer diagnostics is coming to the Interior. The BC Cancer Foundation announced today the completion of its $5-million campaign to …
Donor support sparking new insight into treatment of pancreatic cancer
As a nurse practitioner working at BC Cancer, I have seen the impact of philanthropy on patients' lives first hand. Much of the work that I …
THE RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER PRESENTED BY WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS ANNOUNCES $10.6 MILLION RAISED IN 10th ANNUAL EVENT
VANCOUVER, August 25, 2018 – The Ride to Conquer Cancer presented by Wheaton Precious Metals announced 2,500 riders raised $10.6 million for the …
Promising treatments in development for pancreatic cancer
Over the past 18 months, tremendous progress has taken place in pancreatic cancer research, particularly in the clinic. BC Cancer is fueling …
Cypress Challenge raises over $440,000 to advance pancreatic cancer research and care
VANCOUVER, B.C. – On Sunday, 770 cyclists trekked up Cypress Mountain for the 11th Annual Glotman·Simpson Cypress Challenge and raised over $440,000 to help change the …
Progress underway for pancreatic cancer in British Columbia
Hello – My name is Carolyn Hoeschen, and I’m a nurse practitioner at BC Cancer - Vancouver, with a focus on patients with pancreatic …
Introducing August guest blogger Carolyn Hoeschen
Thank you to Dr. Karen Goddard for sharing the importance of survivorship care across British Columbia and the need to support enhancements in this …
Paving a new path for survivorship care in BC
Over the past few years, we have made significant strides in the ongoing treatment for survivors of childhood cancers – a demographic previously unaccounted …
New clinic to improve care for young cancer survivors
As we have discussed, survivors of childhood cancers have ongoing, long-term health problems known as late effects. As a result, they have special health …