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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Thanks to innovative therapies, Linda is living life to the fullest
In March 2003, Linda West had just returned from holiday in Thailand when she felt a lump in her right breast. A week later, …
Clinical trials are changing cancer outcomes
Dr. Vanessa Bernstein is a medical oncologist and chair of the skin cancer tumour group at BC Cancer. Based at BC Cancer – …
‘Texas 4000 for Cancer’ donates $9,000 to support Indigenous cancer care
VANCOUVER, B.C. – A unique group of U.S. students from The University of Texas at Austin embarked on an incredible cycling journey from Austin …
Peninsula Co-op launches match campaign to support innovative cancer therapies
VICTORIA, B.C. – Peninsula Co-op has generously partnered with the BC Cancer Foundation to bring Vancouver Island cancer patients the best outcomes with innovative …
We want to try something new, so we’re adding new voices to our blog
Your support matters. The BC Cancer Foundation blog offers us a unique platform to connect our supporters, like you, with the people you …
Cancer patient gives back, spurring new hope for families impacted by cancer
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Today marks the unveiling of the Carol and Leigh Pan 張理瑲, 潘立中 PET/CT Room at BC Cancer – Vancouver, celebrating the …
Major progress in treatment for patients facing metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer
VANCOUVER, B.C. – New results from a clinical trial led by a BC Cancer medical oncologist is offering new hope to patients facing metastatic …
BRITISH COLUMBIANS RAISE RECORD $63.7 MILLION TO BREAK DOWN CANCER
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Today, the BC Cancer Foundation celebrates a record fundraising year with an extraordinary $63.7 million raised, made possible by more than …
We have good reason to be optimistic for the future of cancer outcomes
A large part of my role as Regional Medical Director in the Interior is to look ahead and ensure our patients have access to …