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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Advancing Cancer Research Through Philanthropy
Last week I promised to tell you about the members of the research teams I work with. Many of you will know how lucky we …
Finding Solutions for Gynecologic and Rare Cancers
For my second blog entry I wanted to tell you a bit more about my work at the BC Cancer Agency. I joined the BC …
An Incredible $620,000 Raised for Life-Saving Cancer Research on Vancouver Island at the BC Cancer Foundation’s Jingle Mingle and Jingle Soirée
VICTORIA, B.C. – On December 5th, the BC Cancer Foundation’s 7th Annual Jingle Mingle brought Vancouver Island supporters together at the best holiday party …
Dr. Anna Tinker: My Background in Cancer Medicine
I’m Dr. Anna Tinker and it is my pleasure to be a contributor on the BC Cancer Foundation blog. I’ll start off by telling you …
Introducing December Guest Blogger Dr. Anna Tinker
Hi everyone. First, thank you to Dr. Cheryl Ho for being our guest blogger in November and for sharing her insights in …
Learning from the Past and Looking Forward
So what does the future hold? I’ve talked about how we look back to learn from our mistakes and our successes but we also …
Philanthropy Supporting Lung Cancer Research
Much of my research at the BC Cancer Agency would not exist without the philanthropy of our donors. Lung cancer research has traditionally …
Medical Oncology: Improving Outcomes through Research
As a medical oncologist who treats lung and head & neck cancer, I have the opportunity to work with many inspiring patients and families. …
A “Breathtaking” $2.3 Million Raised for Lung Cancer Research at the BC Cancer Foundation’s 2013 Inspiration Gala
Vancouver, B.C. – BC Cancer Foundation Inspiration Gala guests came together in a momentous way to bring attention to one of the most underfunded …
Dr. Cheryl Ho: My Route to a Career in Oncology
My route to oncology was through coincidence and fortunate choices. As an undergraduate I was always interested in the sciences (the fact that my …