| A new combination therapy shows promise for treatment-resistant blood cancers | <img alt="" src="/events-public-site/PublishingImages/Jiang%20team.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | A new combination therapy shows promise for treatment-resistant blood cancers | A BC Cancer research group led by Dr. Xiaoyan Jiang has recently uncovered a new therapeutic target for drug-resistant blood cancers, in blood cancer stem cells from chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/a-new-combination-therapy-shows-promise-for-treatment-resistant-blood-cancers | | 2018-04-06T07:00:00Z | | |
| BC Cancer - Kelowna celebrates 20 years | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Scan08-03-31%201333.jpg?RenditionID=2" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BC Cancer - Kelowna celebrates 20 years | On April 3, 1998, BC Cancer’s fourth treatment centre opened in Kelowna. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-cancer-kelowna-celebrates-20-years | | 2018-04-03T07:00:00Z | | |
| Dr. Joseph Connors retires from clinical practice after 37 years at BC Cancer | <img alt="" src="/events-public-site/PublishingImages/connors.png?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Dr. Joseph Connors retires from clinical practice after 37 years at BC Cancer | An award-winning lymphoid cancer clinician scientist, best known for his research and treatment of Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and multiple myeloma. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/dr-joseph-connors-retires-from-clinical-practice-after-37-years-at-bc-cancer | | 2018-03-29T07:00:00Z | | |
| Moving on up – new exercise resources for cancer patients | | Moving on up – new exercise resources for cancer patients | For patients with cancer – from those recently diagnosed to post-treatment – regular exercise is recommended. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/moving-on-up-–-new-exercise-resources-for-cancer-patients | | 2018-03-14T07:00:00Z | | |
| BC Cancer’s Dr. David Huntsman named 2018 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize recipient | <img alt="" src="/events-public-site/PublishingImages/david-huntsman.jpg?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BC Cancer’s Dr. David Huntsman named 2018 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize recipient | This award is given by the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) to a British Columbia clinician scientist whose research has had a significant impact on advancing research, improving health and the health care system. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-cancer’s-dr-david-huntsman-named-2018-aubrey-j-tingle-prize-recipient | | 2018-03-01T08:00:00Z | | |
| BC Cancer scientists win 4 of 7 Canadian Cancer Society Research Impact grants | <img alt="" src="/events-public-site/PublishingImages/CCSRI%20team5.png?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BC Cancer scientists win 4 of 7 Canadian Cancer Society Research Impact grants | Canadian Cancer Society Research Impact (CCSRI) Grants are designed to accelerate knowledge from science into outcomes for patients, including improved cancer treatments and reduced cancer burden. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-cancer-scientists-win-4-of-7-canadian-cancer-society-research-impact-grants | | 2018-02-26T08:00:00Z | | |
| BC Cancer Breast Screening: screening mammography services in BC to be provided under new program name | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/screeningbc_breast.png?RenditionID=2" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BC Cancer Breast Screening: screening mammography services in BC to be provided under new program name | The Screening Mammography Program – BC Cancer’s population-based screening program for breast screening in BC – is changing its program name today to BC Cancer Breast Screening. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-cancer-breast-screening-new-program-name | | 2018-02-20T08:00:00Z | | |
| World Cancer Day – BC CAN move the dial on cancer | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/WCD2018_Brandmark_FA_Darkblue-Lightblue.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | World Cancer Day – BC CAN move the dial on cancer | This Sunday, February 4 is World Cancer Day, a global event to unite the world’s population in the fight against cancer. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/world-cancer-day-–-bc-can-move-the-dial-on-cancer | | 2018-02-02T08:00:00Z | | |
| Cancer and smoking: why quitting may be the best treatment option | <img alt="" src="/events-public-site/PublishingImages/smoke%20lungs.jpg?RenditionID=2" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Cancer and smoking: why quitting may be the best treatment option | For National Non-Smoking Week, Dr. Renelle Myers, Thoracic Interventional Respirologist at BC Cancer, discusses her work on smoking cessation and why quitting is so important, even after a cancer diagnosis. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/cancer-and-smoking-why-quitting-may-be-the-best-treatment-option | | 2018-01-25T08:00:00Z | | |
| Practice good sun sense this winter | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Skin%20cancer%20story%20image.jpg" width="923" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Practice good sun sense this winter | During the long dark days of winter, the urge to get outside when the sun comes out can be irresistible in beautiful British Columbia. Just make sure to continue practicing good sun safety. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/practice-good-sun-sense-this-winter | | 2018-01-08T08:00:00Z | | |
