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Celebrating dietitians and Nutrition Month<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20PHSA%20News%20FeatureRegular%20Image%20template%20(43).jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Celebrating dietitians and Nutrition MonthIn recognition of National Nutrition Month in March and Dietitian Day, March 20, we spoke to two BC Cancer dietitians who work to provide the best care and information possible to patients.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/celebrating-dietitians-and-nutrition-month2024-03-18T07:00:00Z
Naushin Hooda: Rising to the occasion to find health care solutions<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Naushin%20Hooda_image.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Naushin Hooda: Rising to the occasion to find health care solutionsIn honour of Pharmacy Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating Naushin Hooda, provincial pharmacy education and residency coordinator at BC Cancer on being recognized with a Pharmacy Practice + Business 2023 Rising Star Award.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/naushin-hooda-rising-to-the-occasion-to-find-health-care-solutions2024-03-11T07:00:00Z
Life-saving cancer therapy now being provided in British Columbia<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/cart_announcement.jpeg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Life-saving cancer therapy now being provided in British Columbia​Cancer patients affected by certain advanced leukemias and lymphomas now have better access to CAR-T therapy closer to home, as the therapy becomes available in the province.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/life-saving-cancer-therapy-now-being-provided-in-bc2024-03-10T08:00:00Z
In memoriam: Remembering Dr. Connie Eaves, a world-renowned pioneer in stem cell research<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/ConnieEaves.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />In memoriam: Remembering Dr. Connie Eaves, a world-renowned pioneer in stem cell researchIt is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of Dr. Connie Eaves, distinguished scientist at BC Cancer’s Terry Fox Laboratory and professor in the Department of Medical Genetics and the School of Biomedical Engineering at UBC.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/in-memorium-remembering-dr-connie-eaves-a-world-renowned-pioneer-in-stem-cell-research12024-03-08T08:00:00Z
RFQ issued for the new BC Cancer centre at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/KamloopsRFQ.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />RFQ issued for the new BC Cancer centre at Royal Inland Hospital in KamloopsPeople in Kamloops and surrounding regions are a step closer to a new BC Cancer centre at Royal Inland Hospital with the issuing of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/rfq-issued-for-the-new-bc-cancer-centre-at-royal-inland-hospital-kamloops2024-02-15T08:00:00Z
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Q&A with postdoctoral research fellow Maryam Sharifiaghdam<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Maryam%20Sharifiaghdam%20resized.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Q&A with postdoctoral research fellow Maryam Sharifiaghdamhttp://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-q-a-with-postdoctoral-research-fellow-maryam-sharifiaghdam2024-02-09T08:00:00Z
New BC Cancer centre in Kamloops moves forward<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/dixkamloopsbp.jpeg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />New BC Cancer centre in Kamloops moves forwardThe new BC Cancer Centre will bring cancer care closer to home for patients and families in Kamloops and surrounding areas.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/new-bc-cancer-centre-in-kamloops-moves-forward2024-02-08T08:00:00Z
State-of-the-art technology enhances cancer diagnostics, research, care<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/TRIUMFgroup.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />State-of-the-art technology enhances cancer diagnostics, research, carehttp://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/state-of-the-art-technology-enhances-cancer-diagnostics-research-care2024-01-30T08:00:00Z
How exercise can boost cancer treatment and recovery<img alt="Dr. Kristen Campbell with former BC Cancer patient Scenery Slater" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Kristen%20Campbell%20and%20patient%20-%20Web.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />How exercise can boost cancer treatment and recoveryA team of UBC researchers wants to help people living with cancer incorporate exercise as an important part of their treatment and recovery. http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/how-exercise-can-boost-cancer-treatment-and-recovery12024-01-29T08:00:00Z
Cancer and smoking: why quitting is an important part of treatment<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/cancerandsmoking_titleimage.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Cancer and smoking: why quitting is an important part of treatmentFor National Non-Smoking Week, Dr. Renelle Myers, interventional respirologist at BC Cancer and medical lead for the BC Cancer Smoking Cessation Program, discusses why quitting is so important, even after a cancer diagnosis.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/cancer-and-smoking-why-quitting-is-an-important-part-of-treatment2024-01-25T08:00:00Z

 
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