Local donors secure world-class PET/CT technology for Kelowna Sep 05, 2018 KELOWNA, B.C. – World-class cancer diagnostics is coming to the Interior. The BC Cancer Foundation announced today the completion of its $5-million campaign to bring a PET/CT scanner to BC Cancer - Kelowna. The new PET/CT scanner will reduce hardship and burden for people in the Interior who currently have to travel to Vancouver – where the province’s only two publicly-funded PET/CT scanners are... Continue Reading
THE RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER PRESENTED BY WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS ANNOUNCES $10.6 MILLION RAISED IN 10th ANNUAL EVENT B.C.’s largest fundraiser draws 2,500 riders, to advance cancer care for the people of B.C. Aug 25, 2018 VANCOUVER, August 25, 2018 – The Ride to Conquer Cancer presented by Wheaton Precious Metals announced 2,500 riders raised $10.6 million for the BC Cancer Foundation as the 10th annual Ride commenced in Cloverdale on Saturday. In 10 years, the BC Ride has raised over $96 million to support more than 47 world-leading research projects underway at BC Cancer, advancing care and providing hope to the... Continue Reading
Cypress Challenge raises over $440,000 to advance pancreatic cancer research and care Aug 15, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – On Sunday, 770 cyclists trekked up Cypress Mountain for the 11th Annual Glotman · Simpson Cypress Challenge and raised over $440,000 to help change the outcome for British Columbians facing pancreatic cancer. The event, benefitting the BC Cancer Foundation and pancreatic cancer research at BC Cancer, supports vital research into one of the deadliest cancers facing Canadians... Continue Reading
BC Cancer team brings transformative prostate cancer treatment to Canadian patients Jun 27, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – BC Cancer researchers are implementing a targeted prostate cancer treatment for men with advanced disease. The radionuclide therapy (RNT) will be available through a coordinated initiative across multiple centres in Canada. The RNT trial will bring this emerging form of treatment to prostate cancer patients in Canada. RNT is a highly targeted compound that delivers high-absorbed... Continue Reading
British Columbians raise $55 million to change cancer outcomes Jun 22, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – At its annual general meeting, the BC Cancer Foundation announced an inspiring $55 million raised to support cutting-edge research and innovations in care for its partner, BC Cancer. This was made possible by more than 90,000 generous British Columbians and will be crucial in helping to advance cancer outcomes and save lives in the province. “Today, one in two British Columbians... Continue Reading
BC Cancer partners with Microsoft to answer cancer’s most complex questions and bring hope to patients Jun 21, 2018 VANCOUVER – BC Cancer and Microsoft Canada have established a game-changing partnership that is answering cancer’s most complex questions at a rate never thought possible. Fuelled by advances in molecular biology, genomics and computer science, BC Cancer researchers are applying a radically investigative approach known as single cell genomics to analyze the millions of individual cells that make... Continue Reading
British Columbians break sweat and raise $360,000 for cancer research Jun 01, 2018 VANCOUVER – More than 1,300 British Columbians grabbed their runners and water bottles every day for the month of May and raised an astounding $360,000 for BC Cancer Foundation’s Workout to Conquer Cancer presented by RYU Apparel. Whether they walked, ran, danced or skipped, Workout participants broke a sweat for 31 days straight and fundraised to advance cancer care for patients across the... Continue Reading
Scientists uncover “evolutionary arms race” between cancer and immune system May 09, 2018 VANCOUVER – A new study by BC Cancer scientists has uncovered the tricks used by the deadliest ovarian cancer to escape the immune system, which sets the stage for a better understanding of how and why patients respond to promising new immunotherapies. Immunotherapy stimulates the patient's own immune system to recognize and destroy tumour cells. It is yielding remarkable outcomes for cancer... Continue Reading
RED FM Radiothon raises $240,000 to bring a new pharmacy to BC Cancer–Surrey Apr 24, 2018 SURREY– April 20, 2018 – Thanks to the generosity of RED FM listeners, an extraordinary $240,000 was raised to improve cancer care through a single day RED FM radiothon on April 18 th . The funds will expand cancer care with a brand new pharmacy at BC Cancer—Surrey. “With more than 65 volunteers involved, we are thrilled to have raised $240,000 that will benefit the BC Cancer Foundation and bring... Continue Reading
Oncogene-targeted T cell therapy will bring new hope to lymphoma patients Apr 11, 2018 VICTORIA – At BC Cancer - Victoria, researchers are working on a world-first approach to Adoptive T Cell Therapy that may open new avenues for the future treatment of lymphoma. The innovative approach is called Oncogene-targeted T cell therapy, where patients are infused with T cells that recognize the very mutations that drive a cancerous tumour’s growth. BC Cancer researchers, led by staff... Continue Reading