Interior Region

Enhancing treatment and care from the Kootenays to Kelowna and beyond.

Help transform the future of cancer care for patients and their families.

Current Priorities

Kelowna Surgical Oncology Research Fund

BC Cancer – Kelowna has launched the first Surgical Oncology Research Program, thanks to donor support. Funding this groundbreaking program is crucial to improving patient care in the Interior and beyond.

The Surgical Oncology Research Program will:

Launch surgical oncology clinical trials for highly prevalent cancers, including breast, thyroid and melanoma
Bring less invasive and more effective treatment options to patients
Create leading-edge research opportunities at BC Cancer – Kelowna, attracting and retaining top talent

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New BC Cancer Centre in Kamloops

Development of a new BC Cancer centre is underway in Kamloops, expanding access to cancer care in the Interior. The BC Cancer Foundation will be fundraising to bring state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge clinical trials to the new Centre.

The new BC Cancer centre in Kamloops will:

Include radiation therapy, an MRI suite, a CT simulator, exam rooms and out-patient ambulatory care
Complete 14,000 radiation treatment visits per year, diverting local patients from needing to travel to Kelowna to access care
Bring life-saving care and research closer to home for patients in Kamloops and the surrounding communities

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Research & Development Hub

Research is essential to developing more precise, effective treatments to save more lives and decrease the impacts of cancer on our loved ones. BC Cancer – Kelowna’s new research hub will enable clinicians to initiate and accelerate research from lab to patient and will be the first dedicated research hub of its kind outside of Vancouver.

The Research & Development Hub will:

Create a dedicated team of clinical researchers, including three new clinical researcher positions, supported by medical fellows, a graduate student and project manager
Equip BC Cancer – Kelowna’s world-class clinicians with the resources to lead pioneering research projects and clinical trials
Foster a multi-disciplinary research approach integrating radiation, medical oncology and surgery to develop precise, minimally invasive and less toxic treatments
Build on the substantial investments the BC Cancer Foundation has made to elevate and expand research in Kelowna
Harness and elevate the collective power of these programs into an integrated, cohesive group of world-class experts

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Kelowna Equipment Fund

The Foundation has created a dedicated fund at BC Cancer – Kelowna to ensure life-saving equipment can be acquired quickly, without delays. This resource enables teams to provide the best care possible by giving them immediate access to the tools they need, when they need them.

The Equipment Fund:

Supplies new, essential equipment to allow for more precise treatments with fewer side effects, improving patient experiences
Helps reduce wait times by enabling quicker acquisition of essential tools
Supports research with cutting-edge technology leading to better treatments for all BC Cancer patients

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To learn more about how you can support priorities in the Interior, please contact Pardeep Khrod at pardeep.khrod@bccancer.bc.ca.

Thank You to Our Donors

Adam Rich and Sentes Automotive Group donate $100,000 to BC Cancer – Kelowna

Motivated by the care his mom received while facing cancer, Sentes Automotive Group’s General Manager Adam Rich sits on the BC Cancer Foundation Interior Transformation Council. In addition to rallying 18 competing auto dealers to raise more than $500,000 support cancer care in the Interior, his company personally donated $100,000 to bring a new Systemic Therapy Suite to BC Cancer – Kelowna.

Bannister Family Donates $1.5 Million to Transform Cancer Care

“With three generations of our family in the Okanagan, we value having world-class cancer care close to home and are proud to help ensure it remains available for future generations” - Chad & Lyn Bannister on behalf of the family.

Danica and Wade Redden Donate $100,000 to BC Cancer – Kelowna

“We’re truly grateful for the care our loved ones have received. That’s why we’re proud to support the Foundation and hope the community will join us in bringing this important project to life.” – Danica Redden

Kelowna Auto Dealers Association donates to BC Cancer Foundation

Kelowna Auto Dealers Raise $230,000 for BC Cancer – Kelowna

Over a 60 day-long campaign, the Kelowna Auto Dealers Association raised $230,000 in support of enhancing cancer care in the Interior – exceeding their goal of $200,000 thanks to tremendous support from the local community.

Steve and Marian McKay

"In loving memory of our dear friend Nicholas Witzke, who fought a courageous battle against cancer, we are honored to support the BC Cancer Foundation. Their tireless efforts in cancer research and compassionate care bring hope and healing to countless lives. We are proud to donate, knowing our contribution may help those affected by this devastating illness" – Steve and Marian McKay and Family.

Kelowna Toyota

“After having the opportunity to visit the BC cancer center in Kelowna it became an easy decision for Kelowna Toyota to support the BC Cancer Kelowna’s expansion of the new Systemic Therapy Suite. Everyone is impacted by this disease and to be able to help improve treatment in our community is an honour.” - Jamie Kaban, General Manager, Kelowna Toyota

Meeting the Needs of all British Columbians

“The interior health region is a geographical area larger than the United Kingdom. This is our chance to make sure the best in research and treatments reach the people who call this area home.”

Dr. Ross Halperin
Medical Director
BC Cancer — Kelowna