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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Empowering Brain Cancer Patients Through Knowledge
Today, I’d like to share two patient stories that have had an impact on the direction of brain cancer research and care in …
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 …