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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Childhood Cancer: Finding Solutions for Late Effects
The chances of curing a child with cancer have improved very significantly over the past 20 years or so, but we still have a …
Treating Pediatric Brain Tumours: A Multidisciplinary Approach
For many pediatric brain tumours, successful therapy involves a multidisciplinary approach which includes radiation therapy (RT) as well as surgery and chemotherapy. But before …
Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer powers life-saving Cancer Research forward in BC
Vancouver, B.C. – Participants brought their a-game for a good cause at the BC Cancer Foundation’s Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer on September 14th. …
Paediatric Oncology: Why it Matters So Much
About 10,400 North American children (between birth and 14 years of age) develop childhood cancer every year. The outlook for these children has improved …
Dr. Karen Goddard: About Me and my Practice
As a radiation oncologist at the BC Cancer Agency, I find my work really interesting and challenging. I am a full time clinician and have …
Introducing September Guest Blogger Dr. Karen Goddard
Hi everyone, Thank you to our August guest blogger Dr. Jonn Wu for ending summer on a high note with his insightful posts about the …
A Glimpse into the Future of Cancer Research and Care
Dear readers - thank you so much for returning to my fourth and final blog post. This week I have an opportunity to reflect …
Introducing Workout to Conquer Cancer
A quick interruption of Dr. Wu’s blog posts to bring you exciting news about one of our mass participation events: I am very pleased to …
Progress in Cancer Research: The Role of Philanthropy
Welcome back to my third blog post. In my first two installments, I wrote a little about myself, the BC Cancer Agency, and what …
Dr. Jonn Wu: The Impact of Research at the BC Cancer Agency
Since arriving at the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Centre in 1999, my roles and responsibilities have gradually evolved in interesting and sometimes unexpected …