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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
A Day at the Deeley Research Centre
Hi, my name is Dr. Brad Nelson and I’m the Director of the Deeley Research Centre at the BC Cancer Agency in …
$10 Million in Philanthropic Support Transforms Cancer Centre on Vancouver Island
Victoria, B.C. – The newly-transformed BC Cancer - Victoria opens after an extensive 10,000 square foot expansion. The new space, funded by the BC …
Introducing Guest Blogger Dr. Brad Nelson
Hello everyone, I want to start with thanks to Dr. Keith Humphries for his insightful posts on the future of stem cell research …
Dr. Keith Humphries: Looking Ahead
Science tends not to be a series of “eureka” moments but rather, if one is lucky, the odd eureka interspersed with a …
The Impact of Philanthropy at the Terry Fox Laboratory
How do BC Cancer Foundation donors support my research? The answer to be complete would take pages, literally. But let me hit …
Stem Cell Research at the Terry Fox Laboratory
My role since joining the BC Cancer Agency has been that of a full time scientist in the Terry Fox Laboratory (TFL). …
Hello from Dr. Keith Humphries
Hello, my name is Dr. Keith Humphries and I have had the privilege of working at the BC Cancer Agency as a …
Introducing Guest Blogger Dr. Keith Humphries
Hello everyone, Thank you to our January guest blogger Dr. Bernie Eigl for starting the year on a high note with a fascinating look at …
Clinical Trials: An Inspiring Story
I received some distressing news yesterday. One of my friends, I’ll call him “B”, is in hospital. From what I was told, …
Clinical Trials: Benefits for the Whole Population
Imagine this: You’ve been diagnosed with cancer, but it is treatable. There are two cancer hospitals you could go to for care. Both …