From Victoria to Nanaimo and beyond, BC Cancer is pioneering innovative research and accelerating world-class care for patients on Vancouver Island.
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A new BC Cancer centre is under development in Nanaimo, expanding access to cancer care on Vancouver Island. The BC Cancer Foundation will be fundraising to bring state-of-the-art equipment to the new centre.
The new BC Cancer centre in Nanaimo will:
BC Cancer’s provincial immunotherapy program, with its flagship lab at BC Cancer – Victoria’s Deeley Research Centre, is dedicated to developing the next generation of CAR-T immunotherapies. The program uses genetically engineered T-cells from a patient’s own body to attack and destroy cancer cells.
BC Cancer is at the forefront of this groundbreaking field, advancing research through:
Clinical trials are a cornerstone of advancing cancer research and care, and thanks to donor support, BC Cancer – Victoria is driving innovation that directly benefits patients across Vancouver Island.
Together, we’re making progress by:
“We’ve been helped tremendously. Without BC Cancer, I would have been gone a long time ago,” shares Cliff.
Cliff’s world changed overnight when he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2017. After receiving life-saving care at BC Cancer, he and his wife Wendy have made giving back a heartfelt priority. Over the years, they’ve contributed $25,000 to the BC Cancer Foundation and have deepened their commitment by including a gift to the Foundation in their will. Their hope is to ensure other British Columbians facing cancer have the same opportunities for life-saving care.
From joining a BC Cancer clinical trial to taking part in the Cypress Challenge, Randy Berg’s legacy of courage and generosity lives on as his loved ones honour his memory with a donation to the Foundation.
Jo Campbell was a passionate advocate for cancer care and a dedicated supporter of BC Cancer – Victoria. Her family’s commitment began in 2001 when Jo’s husband, Alex, chaired the Daring to Believe campaign which founded the centre. A decade later, Alex and Jo led a $10 million fundraising campaign to expand BC Cancer – Victoria, creating a lasting impact on cancer care for Vancouver Islanders. Today their children, Bonnie, Lorne and Alex Jr., continue the legacy by supporting new spaces for BC Cancer’s supportive care programs.
"Thanks to your generous support, I was able to pursue specialized training that’s already improving patient care. Our centre has two advanced ultrasound machines, originally used for treating prostate, cervical, and uterine cancers. But we couldn’t use them to their full potential without a special probe for surface-level imaging. Your donations made it possible to buy this important piece of equipment. These improvements mean faster, more accurate care for our patients." - Dr. Howard Joe, radiation oncologist at BC Cancer – Victoria
Inspired by his graduate school experience, Andrew Beckman is helping shape the next generation of scientists through his matching gift and graduate stipends at the Deeley Research Centre.
Made possible by two decades of donor support, BC Cancer – Victoria’s Deeley Research Centre brings hope to patients on Vancouver Island and beyond through cutting-edge immunotherapy clinical trials.
“Donor support will enable us to develop a world class immunotherapy clinic right here on the island, ensuring BC Cancer patients have access to the latest game-changing cancer treatments developed locally and around the world.”
Dr. Brad Nelson
Deeley Research Centre Director
Lynda and Murray Farmer Immunotherapy Research Chair
