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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
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 …
Tru Value Foods Helps Fuel Local Cancer Care With $50,000 Gift
The gift from Tru Value Foods to the BC Cancer Foundation will help ensure local patients continue to have access to the latest in …
Pioneering path in lung cancer research
I grew up in Hong Kong, and came to Canada when I was 17 to do my undergrad and medical school education at the …
Introducing October Guest Blogger: Dr. Stephen Lam
I am delighted to introduce Dr. Stephen Lam as this month’s guest blogger. Dr. Lam is the chair of the Provincial Lung Tumour Group, and …
Building a Better Patient Experience
As most people know the population in the Fraser Health region, in particular Surrey, is steadily growing. This has provided some wonderful opportunities for residents, …
It takes a team to deliver great care
I recently accepted the role of Medical Director at the BC Cancer Agency’s Fraser Valley Centre. There are six such Centres across the province, …