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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Exciting Developments in Cancer Research in B.C.
Hey folks – this has been an exciting week! On Tuesday a group of us conducted a province-wide presentation of the results of a big …
Hello from Dr. Hagen Kennecke
Hi! I am one of the Medical Oncologists at the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Centre. When I introduce myself, I tell people that …
World Cancer Day and Introducing Dr. Hagen Kennecke
Today is World Cancer Day and many of us are taking time to honour, remember and recognize those who have been affected by this …
BC updates breast cancer screening policy
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The BC Cancer Agency is announcing BC’s revised breast cancer screening policy, emphasizing informed choice for women. The announcement coincides with World Cancer …
Close to Home – A Final Patient Story
I selfishly want to add one last post. My vision for BrainCare came to me as an idea simply from treating patients with
BrainCare Part I: Regaining Control and Building Relationships
I could easily recount dozens more stories to help segue into this blog’s description of BrainCare and the BC Cancer Agency’s brain tumour …
BrainCare Part II: World-Class Expertise and Technology
Without embellishment, BrainCare has managed to create a brain tumour diagnosis/surgery/treatment paradigm that I believe is unique in the world. Perhaps this is simply …
Empowering Brain Cancer Patients Through Knowledge
Today, I’d like to share two patient stories that have had an impact on the direction of brain cancer research and care in …
Grants awarded for homegrown game changing cancer research
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Known for being a leading recipient in international grant competitions in cancer research, the BC Cancer Agency announced …
A Cancer Journey: One Patient’s Story
Yes, though I imagined I would have a career clipping aneurysms and removing blood clots, my patients who had brain cancer allured me. In …