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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
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 …
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 …