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A comprehensive cancer control program for BC

The BC Cancer Agency covers the entire spectrum of cancer care, from prevention and screening to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.

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Canadian Cancer Statistics 2017<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/CCS%20cover.png?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Canadian Cancer Statistics 2017Today the Canadian Cancer Society released its annual statistical report, Canadian Cancer Statistics 2017, providing the most up to date estimates of cancer burden in Canada.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/canadian-cancer-statistics-2017Learn more about the statistics.
How much sun is too much sun?<img alt="" src="/news-site/PublishingImages/ThinkstockPhotos-180156390.jpg?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />How much sun is too much sun?​Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, and although it’s the most prevalent form of all cancers, skin cancer has increased significantly among men and women during the last 25 years.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/how-much-sun-is-too-much-sunLearn more about sun safety.

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Diet and Prostate Program: Education and Recommendations (DAPPER) classesDiet and Prostate Program: Education and Recommendations (DAPPER) classeshttp://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/events/diet-and-prostate-program-education-and-recommendations2017-02-07T18:30:00Z2017-12-26T20:00:00Z

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BC scientists uncover new subtypes of ovarian cancer with new potential treatment strategiesBC scientists uncover new subtypes of ovarian cancer with new potential treatment strategiesVancouver – BC Cancer Agency scientists have uncovered seven new subtypes of ovarian cancer, which could result in new treatment strategies for some ovarian cancer patients including those that do not respond well to chemotherapy.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/news/2017/bc-scientists-uncover-new-subtypes-of-ovarian-cancer-with-new-potential-treatment-strategies2017-05-16T07:00:00Z
BC Cancer Agency improving services and patient-centered care for Fraser ValleyBC Cancer Agency improving services and patient-centered care for Fraser ValleySurrey – BC Cancer Agency’s Fraser Valley Centre is expanding with a new chemotherapy unit with more research space and enhanced patient-focused services to improve cancer care for patients and families in the Fraser Valley region.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/news/2017/bc-cancer-agency-improving-services-and-patient-centered-care-for-fraser-valley2017-03-27T07:00:00Z
BC Cancer Agency unveils new Indigenous art at six cancer centres across BCBC Cancer Agency unveils new Indigenous art at six cancer centres across BChttp://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/news/2017/bc-cancer-agency-unveils-new-indigenous-art-at-six-cancer-centres-across-bc2017-02-28T08:00:00Z
BC Cancer Agency researchers to be part of Cancer Research UK’s Grand ChallengeBC Cancer Agency researchers to be part of Cancer Research UK’s Grand Challengehttp://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/news/2017/bc-cancer-agency-researchers-to-be-part-of-cancer-research-uk’s-grand-challenge2017-02-09T08:00:00Z
Innovative pilot project launched to accelerate precision medicine in CanadaInnovative pilot project launched to accelerate precision medicine in Canadahttp://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/news/2016/the-terry-fox-research-institute-princess-margaret-cancer-centre-and-bc-cancer-agency-launch-innovative-pilot-project-to-a2017-02-02T08:00:00Z
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