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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Local Parent Association Pushes Pediatric Brain Cancer Research Ahead
VANCOUVER, B.C. – A critical research project looking at medulloblastoma— a form of childhood brain cancer—is underway at the BC Cancer Agency’s …
Bust a Move: Supporting Breast Cancer Research in B.C.
Scott here with a quick post to remind everyone of the BC Cancer Foundation’s upcoming event on April 13: Bust …
Hello from Dr. Scott Tyldesley
Welcome to my Partners in Discovery Blog. My name is Scott Tyldesley. I am a radiation oncologist at the BC Cancer Agency. …
Introducing April Guest Blogger Dr. Scott Tyldesley
Hello everyone, First of all, thank you to Dr. Brad Nelson for providing an inside look at the work being done to advance …
Dr. Brad Nelson: Looking Ahead
I hope by now I’ve helped you understand my passion behind cancer research and why I am so excited about the …
Philanthropy and the Future of Immunotherapy Research
As a concept, immunotherapy fascinates a lot of people: the idea that the immune system can destroy cancer cells anywhere in the …
The Immune System and Personalized Cancer Vaccines
In my last post, I mentioned that patients who mount a strong immune response against their cancer have a much better chance …
Immunotherapy and New Cancer Knowledge
My research at the BC Cancer Agency is focused on a brand new concept in treatment: personalized cancer vaccines. We’re working hard …
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 …