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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Supporting miracles with Personalized Onco-Genomics
The Personalized Onco-Genomics program and high priority cancer projects are receiving a boost from the BC Cancer Foundation to help the BC Cancer Agency …
Coming to British Columbia
During the tail end of my PhD in Cambridge, I was contacted by Dr Michael Smith from the University of British Columbia. He explained …
The Wondering Years
I grew up on a sheep farm in Wales, near a small town called Lampeter. My favorite subject at school was biology and I …
Introducing January Guest Blogger: Dr. Steven Jones
Thank you to our December guest blogger, Dr. Howard Lim, who shared how his passion for science as a child led to a career …
Reflections on Today and Tomorrow
As part of the GI Cancer outcomes unit, the research we do ensures that new therapies are achieving the benefits in a cost effective …
Spirit of Giving
As this is the week leading up to Christmas, I would like to wish everyone all the very best over the holiday season. Each …
The Power of Research
I am actively involved in clinical research at the BC Cancer Agency, including being an investigator in several gastrointestinal …
Dr. Howard Lim: Mad-Scientist kid turned cancer researcher
Thanks to the BC Cancer Foundation for inviting me to be a guest blogger! I am a medical oncologist at the BC Cancer …
BC Cancer Foundation’s Jingle Mingle Raises Record-Breaking $1.3 Million
VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation announced that the 9th annual Jingle Mingle, presented by Proline Property Management, raised a record-breaking $1.3 million. …
A made-in-B.C. prostate cancer drug entering clinical trials
VANCOUVER, BC – A prostate cancer drug developed by researchers at the BC Cancer Agency and the University of British Columbia is entering human …