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Welcome Dr. Juanita Crook
Hi everyone, Thank you to our August guest blogger Kelsie Thu for providing great insight into never-smoker lung cancer research at the BC Cancer …
Multi-Modal Screening: New Hope for Lung Cancer Patients
Although lung cancer arises in never smokers, it is currently much more common in smokers. For this reason, it is important to continue promoting …
Lung Cancer Research: A Look Ahead
I am truly excited about what the next decade of lung cancer research will uncover. Technological advancements such as whole genome sequencing and …
Annual Golf Classic Succeeds in Sindi’s Memory
KELOWNA - The BC Cancer Foundation Golf Classic in Memory of Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins took place yesterday August 24, and raised over $52,000 in …
Lung Cancer Research at the BC Cancer Agency: The Future of Personalized Treatment
Because lung cancer is the number one cancer causing death in the world, lung cancer research is essential! Compared to other cancers, lung …
Lung Cancer Research and the Role of the BC Cancer Foundation
Funds raised through the BC Cancer Foundation have played a significant role in the work of the lung cancer research team that I am …
Researchers identify markers that predict progression of oral lesions to cancer
VANCOUVER – A BC research team has identified a set of molecular markers that can better determine whether individuals with oral pre-cancerous lesions are …
BC Cancer Foundation welcomes Alyssa Grace to lead Vancouver Island fundraising initiatives
VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation welcomes Alyssa Grace as senior director of development. Grace will lead fundraising activity on Vancouver Island, benefitting …
The BC Cancer Research Centre: A Great Team
Being a graduate student at the BC Cancer Agency’s Research Centre is a great experience. Our lab is located on the 9th floor and …
Kelsie Thu: Lung Cancer Research from a Student’s Perspective
Hello all! Thank you very much for the invitation to participate in the BC Cancer Foundation blog. My name is Kelsie and I am …