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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
How Philanthropy Fuels Cancer Research
BC Cancer Foundation donors have been vital in establishing my research lab and the projects that my group currently has underway. When I was reaching …
Creating a Lab for Lung Cancer Research
I started in May of 2014 as a Scientist in the Department of Integrative Oncology at the BC Cancer Agency Research Centre. As opposed …
B.C.’s Conconi Family to Match Donations Dollar-for-Dollar up to $1 Million
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation and Robert L. Conconi Foundation announce an exciting opportunity that will see donations matched up to $1 …
From Student to Scientist
Back when I was a student, Dr. Wan Lam had a new group that was pioneering a cutting-edge technology to enable the first comprehensive …
Hope Couture raises $460,000 to Change the Landscape of Breast Cancer Care in British Columbia
Vancouver, BC – The BC Cancer Foundation’s 2015 Hope Couture, presented by Peterson, announced an incredible $460,000 raised to support the Breast Cancer Research …
Dr. Will Lockwood: Developing a Passion for Cancer Research
Hi, my name is Will Lockwood and I am a scientist at the BC Cancer Agency. My path to a career in cancer research …
Hello from Lou Del Gobbo and Introducing September Guest Blogger
Hello everyone, I’m Lou Del Gobbo, Interim President & CEO of the BC Cancer Foundation, and I’m very pleased to introduce our September guest …
Farewell from Douglas Nelson, President & CEO
This past weekend, 2,087 cyclists joined us on the seventh annual Ride to Conquer Cancer, raising an incredible $8.4 million for cancer …
The 7th annual Ride to Conquer Cancer presented by Silver Wheaton announces $8.4 million raised
VANCOUVER, August 29, 2015 - The Ride to Conquer Cancer presented by Silver Wheaton announced 2,087 riders helped raise $8.4 million for the …
Understanding the Experiences of Oral Cancer Patients
This year, in addition to tackling yet-to-be-solved problems through research, we commenced the Patient Support Initiative (PSI). Understanding the experiences of oral cancer patients …