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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
New research underway to improve colorectal cancer outcomes
Hello, My name is Dr. Jonathan Loree. I’m a medical oncologist at BC Cancer, specializing in gastrointestinal cancer treatment and research. It is my first time …
Celebrating BC Cancer’s leading women in science and medicine
Vancouver, B.C. –Today is International Women’s Day. Across the province, female researchers and doctors at BC Cancer are changing the outcome for people impacted by …
Introducing March guest blogger Dr. Jonathan Loree
Thank you to Dr. Stephen Lam for sharing the results of his game-changing study on lung cancer incidence and screening. It is pleasing to …
Booze Losers unite to raise $70,000 for cancer research and care
Vancouver, B.C. – Cheers to nearly 230 booze losers across the province who gave up alcohol throughout February and raised an amazing …
How researchers can detect cancer risk in breath
While lung cancer continues to be among the deadliest diseases today, we know this will change as we find new and more effective ways …
Pollution accounts for 23% of lung cancer deaths, research finds
By next year, we project that lung cancer will be the fifth highest killer among all cancer and non-cancer diseases across Canada. Only about 18 …
Hong Kong immigrants gift $1.5M to lung cancer research
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Donald and Julia Leung moved to Canada in the 1970s in pursuit of the Canadian dream. Never in their wildest dreams …
Asian women more at risk for lung cancer, research finds
Hello, My name is Dr. Stephen Lam. I'm a distinguished scientist at BC Cancer and the Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation chair in lung cancer …
World Cancer Day in B.C.
VANCOUVER, B.C. - On February 4th, World Cancer Day, BC Cancer will spark a call to action to British Columbians to make cancer a …
Introducing February guest blogger Dr. Stephen Lam
Thank you to Dr. Poul Sorensen for sharing his translational efforts in pediatric cancer research with our community. It is always inspiring to hear how …