World Cancer Day in B.C. Cancer cases to increase over the next decade Feb 04, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. - On February 4 th , World Cancer Day, BC Cancer will spark a call to action to British Columbians to make cancer a priority by supporting research, care and infrastructure. Last year more than 27,000 British Columbians were diagnosed with cancer. In 15 years, that number will increase to over 40,000. Cancer will impact every family as the ‘1 in 2 Canadians are now expected to... Continue Reading
$754,000 raised at Jingle Mingle will fuel leading-edge cancer research Dec 07, 2018 VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation’s 12th annual Jingle Mingle, presented by Thrifty Foods, has raised an incredible $754,000 to underpin critical research on the island in one of the world’s most promising areas of oncology: immunotherapy. Fueled by 350 generous Jingle Mingle guests, the gift of advanced cancer care on Vancouver Island is on its way to patients. Funds will directly... Continue Reading
BC Cancer gene discovery leads to a new drug that targets 22 cancers Dec 04, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. - Twenty years in the making, a gene mutation in a rare pediatric cancer – discovered by Dr. Poul Sorensen’s lab in 1998 – snowballed into a new drug that has just been approved and targets at least 22 types of cancer. The discovery made two decades ago was driven by Dr. Sorensen’s work to distinguish congenital fibrosarcoma, a rare and deadly type of connective tissue tumour in... Continue Reading
New trial uses blood test to determine best treatment course IND.234 is the first prostate precision medicine trial to use liquid biopsies for genomic testing Nov 27, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. - A new clinical trial, opening across Canada, is considered a major advancement in precision medicine for prostate cancer and the first of its kind in the world. The IND.234 clinical trial, conducted by the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG), uses liquid biopsy technology to screen for genomic markers in prostate cancer patients. Generous BC Cancer Foundation donors were... Continue Reading
Discovery Luncheon – Kelowna raises record $177,000 to support critical Patient and Family Emergency Fund Nov 15, 2018 KELOWNA, B.C. – BC Cancer Foundation’s 8 th annual Discovery Luncheon raised an amazing $177,000 to support the Patient and Family Emergency Fund at BC Cancer – Kelowna and help lessen the burden for those facing a cancer diagnosis. “I am always so inspired by the sheer generosity of our donors in Kelowna and across the Interior,” says Sarah Roth, president & CEO, BC Cancer Foundation. “... Continue Reading
Blood cancer research receives massive boost $4.3 million raised at Inspiration Gala will support cutting-edge, tailored treatment solutions Nov 04, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation announced an extraordinary $4.3 million raised at its sold-out Taj Mahal themed Inspiration Gala on Saturday evening, held at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. These critical funds will support BC Cancer clinicians and scientists as they develop innovative treatment solutions for patients facing blood cancers – leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. With a... Continue Reading
Vancouver home to new nuclear medicine hub Nov 01, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced $10.23 million in federal funding to build a new nuclear medicine hub – the first-of-its-kind in Canada – at the University of British Columbia (UBC) named The Institute for Advance Medical Isotopes (IAMI). The construction of IAMI is valued at $31.8 million. Other contributors include the province of British Columbia, contributing $... Continue Reading
Cutting-edge New Cancer Treatment Coming to B.C. BC Cancer Foundation Announces $18.346 Million Oct 23, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Today, the BC Cancer Foundation announced a historic $18.346 million philanthropic grant from the Aqueduct Foundation on behalf of an anonymous donor that aims to transform treatment for people facing metastatic cancer. The funds will fuel a world-leading Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics program at BC Cancer spanning research and development of cutting-edge... Continue Reading
Friendship inspires $250,000 gift to ovarian cancer research Sep 25, 2018 VICTORIA, B.C. – A close-knit friendship has spurred a $250,000 gift to the BC Cancer Foundation that will help advance the latest work in ovarian cancer research. Victoria resident Patty Pitts’ generous gift honours two close friends – Carol Lalonde and Marlene Palmer – who both passed away from the disease. Generously donating money from a recent family inheritance, Patty’s gift established The... Continue Reading
Hope Couture raises more than $600,000 to bring world-class PET/CT to BC Cancer – Vancouver Sep 19, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation’s fifth annual Hope Couture presented by Legacy Senior Living - The Leo Wertman Residence today announces more than $600,000 raised to support world-class care at BC Cancer with the most innovative diagnostic and treatment planning tool available today: a PET/CT scanner. Thanks to a sold-out room of 430 generous guests and a donation of $100,000 made by... Continue Reading