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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 …
Brain Cancer and Research: A Personal Look
I am very happy to be back blogging on behalf of the BC Cancer Foundation, a fun way to launch 2014. It’s been two years …
Happy New Year and Introducing January Guest Blogger Dr. Brian Toyota
Happy new year and welcome to the first blog post of 2014! I want to begin by thanking December guest blogger Dr. Anna Tinker for …
Future Endeavors for Cancer Research in British Columbia
Over the past few weeks, I have enjoyed sharing some of my research endeavors with you. My colleagues and I hope that our work …
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 …