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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
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 …
For survivors of childhood cancers, cure comes at a price
Hello, My name is Dr. Karen Goddard and I’m the medical director of the Adult Cancer Survivorship Program at BC Cancer. It’s a pleasure to …
Introducing July guest blogger Dr. Karen Goddard
I am pleased to introduce Dr. Karen Goddard, radiation oncologist and medical director of the Adult Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program at BC Cancer, to …