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Professional Cyclist Riding in the Prospera Valley GranFondo for Brain Cancer
VANCOUVER, B.C –Professional cyclist, Christian Meier has teamed up with Wedgewood Cycling and the BC Cancer Foundation to support cutting-edge brain cancer treatment technology. …
The BC Cancer Agency: A Great Place to Work
I’m lucky to love the work I do. International metrics show that we are providing excellent care for ovarian cancer patients here in B.C., …
Hello from Dianne Miller
Thanks for that intro, Doug. I’m very pleased to be the BC Cancer Foundation’s guest blogger for the month of July and to share with …
7th Annual Underwear Affair Raises $633,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation
VANCOUVER, B.C–Today, the BC Cancer Foundation’s Underwear Affair announced that
The Underwear Affair and Introducing Dr. Dianne Miller
Hi everyone, First, I’d like to say thank you to Dr. Sorensen for sharing a glimpse into his work with the BC Cancer …
Philanthropy, the Ride, and Looking Ahead
I believe strongly in the work we do at the BC Cancer Agency, and the BC Cancer Foundation has been extremely supportive of
Pediatric Personalized Medicine Project and facing important questions
A short while ago, Dr. Aly Karsan blogged about the personalized medicine project. I am also involved in this project, but with a …
Pediatric Cancer Research and Metastatic Diseases
Pediatric cancer research is gaining recognition as an area of excellence at the BC Cancer Agency. I touched on some of the reasons …
Genomics is just the beginning
When I first started working in cancer genetics, we used old technologies to indentify genetic alterations in tumours. It was challenging work and we …
BC Cancer Foundation raises a record $50.4 million
Vancouver, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation announced a record $50.4 million fundraising year at their 77th annual general meeting, held June 21, 2012. …