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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
PET/CT Brings Hope for Future
To wrap up my blog, I’d like to highlight two exciting ways that the use of PET imaging is evolving: Medical isotopes are being investigated …
Two BC Cancer Agency drug discoveries identified as novel treatment options for patients with breast cancer
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Two exciting drug discoveries have been made at the BC Cancer Agency by Dr. Sam Aparicio, head of the Department of …
Donors Transforming Cancer Treatment and Care
BC Cancer Foundation donors play an instrumental role in advancing cancer care in British Columbia. Their fundraising efforts ensure that the Agency is …
CBC The Nature of Things documentary features BC Cancer Agency Personalized Onco-Genomics program
VANCOUVER, B.C. – A revolutionary precision medicine trial funded by BC Cancer Foundation donors takes the spotlight in a CBC documentary that aired Thursday, February 23rd, …
Interpreting PET/CT Images to Offer the Best Cancer Treatment
Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography, or PET/CT, is an imaging method that uses a sophisticated machine to generate images of patients following the injection of …
BC Cancer Agency researchers to be part of Cancer Research UK’s Grand Challenge helping to answer cancer’s biggest questions
VANCOUVER, B.C. – BC Cancer Agency researcher – Dr. Sam Aparicio – has been announced as a member of one of the first global …
Dr. Pete Tonseth: A Passion for Radiology
Hello, my name is Dr. Pete Tonseth and I’m very pleased to be sharing a bit about myself on the BC Cancer Foundation blog …
Introducing February Guest Blogger Dr. Pete Tonseth
Thank you to our January guest blogger Dr. Bernie Eigl for sharing a behind-the-scenes look at clinical trials. We are fortunate to have a …
BC Cancer Agency researchers recognized for groundbreaking projects
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Today on World Cancer Day, the BC Cancer Foundation and BC Cancer Agency announce the recipients of $1.5 M in funding …
Strategic Priority Fund Award: Dr. Peter Lansdorp
Support from the Strategic Priority Fund Award will allow Dr. Peter Lansdorp, distinguished scientist, BC Cancer Research Centre, and his colleague Dr. Intan Schrader, …