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Health Economics Research at the BC Cancer Agency
As most of us do when we get older, I started to have more personal experiences of cancer among friends and family. In the …
BC Cancer Agency’s POG Program leads to a unique breakthrough in a patient’s treatment
Vancouver, B.C. – The Personalized Onco-Genomics (POG) Program at the BC Cancer Agency has identified a life-altering treatment option for a patient with …
Dr. Stuart Peacock: My Journey to a Career in Cancer Research
Hello and thanks very much for the opportunity to participate in the Partners in Discovery blog. My name is Dr. Stuart Peacock and I’m …
Introducing March Guest Blogger Dr. Stuart Peacock
I’d like to begin by thanking our February guest blogger, Dr. Maha Almahmudi, for sharing with us the world-class advancements in research and care …
Challenges in the Present, Hope for the Future
Cancer has proven itself as a difficult disease to cure. With the continued support of BC Cancer Foundation donors, the BC Cancer Agency will …
How B.C. Donors Support Cancer Research and Innovations to Care
The collaboration and partnership of the BC Cancer Foundation with the BC Cancer Agency is of great value to our patients and all British …
Multi-Tasking at the BC Cancer Agency
As a radiation oncologist, my days are quite busy and I have both clinical and research duties. My primary role as a clinician is …
Brachytherapy at the BC Cancer Agency Abbotsford Centre
When I came for my job interview at the BC Cancer Agency Abbotsford Centre, I was quite impressed with a state-of-the-art centre that …
BC Cancer Agency researcher—inspired by her own family cancer experience—leads study to help those at risk of deadly hereditary stomach cancer
VANCOUVER, B.C. BC Cancer Agency researchers publish important, life-saving findings in the inaugural JAMA Oncology that will immediately impact the care for families …
Coming to Canada to Train in Radiation Oncology
I chose to come to Canada for many reasons. I didn’t need to do much research to find out that Canadian universities are among …