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2011 News Releases

Dec
12/21 Gene links rare and unrelated cancers
12/5 BC Cancer Agency announces recipient of provincial community cancer care award

Nov

11/24 Cancer patients invited to learn how to better navigate through their journey
11/02 Expansion set to begin at BC Cancer Agency’s Vancouver Island Centre thanks to Alex A. Campbell’s legacy of giving 

Oct

10/17 Women urged to get Pap tests to help save lives
10/14 Renamed cancer centre honours Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins
10/13 Major cancer prevention study off to a running start in Victoria
10/07 Government of Canada strengthens cancer research in BC 

Sept 
09/22 Local residents measure up for BC Generations Project
09/07 Making good decisions about complementary medicine
09/01 Increased focus on local specialized care at BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North


Aug
08/29 B.C.'s cancer program doubles scanning capacity
08/24 BC researcher collaborates on international study on mobile phone use and cancer risk
08/23 Clinical study provides hope for women with ovarian cancer
08/22 Cervical Cancer Screening Lab receives CAP accreditation 
08/17 Tri-Cities, Burnaby, and New West residents invited to take part in major cancer prevention study
08/09 Baffling disease identified using next generation sequencing tools 
08/02 BC Cancer Agency seeks exceptional caregiver for annual award

July
07/27 New genetic mutations found for non-Hodgkin lymphoma
07/22 Diagnostic renovations complete at UHNBC
07/12 FOUND: an Achilles Heel of Blood Cancers
07/06 Pilot study proves accuracy in detection of lung cancers with new technology

June
06/29 Cancer centre construction hits labour peak
06/27 Innovative system reduces waitlisting for chemotherapy patients
06/23 Seriously, YOU can help researchers eliminate cancer!
06/22 New breast cancer program enhances support for patients from diagnosis through treatment
06/14 Low-carb, high protein diet shown to reduce cancer risk
06/07 Prince George residents invited to take part in major cancer prevention study


May
05/20 Final concrete pour at Cancer Centre for the North
05/19 New medical lead for oncology services appointed for the North
05/05 Making good decisions about complementary medicine

April
04/12 Locally developed cancer fighting drug moves one step closer to clinical trial
04/11 Lymphoid Cancer Education Forum 
04/08 Southern Interior residents measure up for major cancer prevention study
04/05 B.C. proclaims April 5 as Oncology Nursing Day
04/05 Mayor of Kelowna proclaims April 5 as Oncology Nursing Day

March
03/23 Scientists target enzyme and halt spread of deadly breast cancer tumours with novel drugs
03/17 Northern oncology leader hired as director for new centre
03/15 New breast cancer care coordinator helps women navigate through diagnosis and treatment
03/07 Cancer patients in the Southern Interior invited to participate in sexual health research project
03/02 Researchers discover how cancer cheats immune system

February
02/18 Scientists discover first breast cancer 'oncogene' for five years
02/10 New Northern-focused study to benefit regional cancer survivors

January
01/26 Altruistic Southern Interior citizens line up for study
01/24 TeleOncology room now operational in Chetwynd 
01/24 BC moves to the forefront of medical-isotope production technology
01/05 Southern Interior residents invited to take part in major cancer prevention study



Media Enquiries

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David Weir
Provincial Health Services Authority
604-675-4000 ext. 554292
David.Weir@phsa.ca

After regular business hours, please contact that PHSA media pager at 604-871-5699.
Please remember to include your 10-digit telephone number, and extension, if applicable. Your call will be returned promptly.