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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
The Positive Effect Donations Have on Research
Hi everyone! I’d like to take this opportunity to talk about how donations to the BC Cancer Foundation support research work at the …
1st Annual Anita Cochrane Memorial Awards Bring Hope to Breast Cancer Patients in BC
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The first competition for the Anita Cochrane Memorial Awards were held earlier this year. Applications were received from leading experts in …
First in Canada cancer biobank registers 10,000 participants
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The PREDICT (Personal Response Determinants in Cancer Therapy) program at the BC Cancer Agency has registered 10,000 participants. This number is significant …
Exciting Times at the Screening Mammography Program
Hi! I’m Christine Wilson, Diagnostic Radiologist and Medical Director of the Screening Mammography Program (SMP) with the BC Cancer Agency. I’ve been the …
Workout to Conquer Cancer Raises $379,000 to Power Cancer Research in BC
Our day-long fitness challenge at the Richmond Olympic Oval raised $379,000 to support B.C. based, world-leading research at the BC Cancer Agency.
Hello from Dr. Christine Wilson
Hi, my name is Christine and I’m the Medical Director of the BC Cancer Agency’s Screening Mammography Program (SMP), which is a population-based screening …
Introducing March Guest Blogger Dr. Christine Wilson
I’d like to begin by thanking Dr. Hagen Kennecke for taking us behind-the-scenes to see how research, collaboration and innovative tools are improving treatment …
A Few Thoughts on the Future of Cancer Research and Care
Hi - this week I was hoping to talk a little about how cancer treatment may look five years from now. Honestly speaking, that …
Outcomes Research Improving Treatment and Care
Hello again - We had another important week at the BC Cancer Agency last week, including a province-wide meeting to discuss a new …
$405,000 Awarded to Accelerate Research at the BC Cancer Agency
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Innovation Support Fund, established in 2010 by the BC Cancer Foundation and BC Cancer Agency, is enabling cancer researchers to …