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BC Cancer Foundation’s 2016 Discovery Luncheon – Kelowna Raises $100,000 to Support Improved Treatment in Gynaecological Cancer
KELOWNA, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation’s 2016 Discovery Luncheon - Kelowna raised an amazing $100,000 in support of an expanded treatment program for …
BC Cancer Foundation’s 2016 Discovery Luncheon – Abbotsford Raises Over $40,000 to Improve Outcomes for Lung Cancer Patients
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation’s 2016 Discovery Luncheon - Abbotsford raised over $40,000 to support the acquisition of a critical piece of equipment …
Love what you do and it doesn’t feel like work
My name is Intan Schrader and I am co-medical director of the Hereditary Cancer Program with Sophie Sun. I am a medical geneticist, specializing …
First “clinical trial” in Grade 6 for this doctor
I am a medical oncologist and co-medical director of the Hereditary Cancer Program, with Intan Schrader. I grew up in Toronto, and first became …
Introducing November Guest Bloggers: Dr. Sophie Sun and Intan Schrader
I am delighted to introduce Drs. Sophie Sun and Intan Schrader as this month’s guest bloggers. Both are co-medical directors of the Hereditary Cancer …
Innovative cancer treatment program to launch in British Columbia
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation announced a spectacular $3.05 million raised to support the launch of NETRACER: Compounds to Conquer Cancer at …
The promising future of lung cancer research
Detecting and treating lung cancer early not only offers the best chance of cure, but decreases the symptoms and burden associated with advanced disease. …
Making a Difference
BC Cancer Foundation donors provide crucial support for clinical care and research to improve the outcome of lung cancer patients. For example, through the …
Finding the Source
I am a Respiratory Medicine specialist looking after patients with lung cancer and a Distinguished Scientist at the BC Cancer Agency Research Center. I …