| World Cancer Day takes place February 4 and BC CAN make a difference | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/WCD_2019_Infographic_BCCF_PHSA.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | World Cancer Day takes place February 4 and BC CAN make a difference | On February 4, World Cancer Day, BC Cancer and the BC Cancer Foundation remind British Columbians that they are making a difference by continuing to ensure cancer research, care, and infrastructure remains a priority. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/world-cancer-day-takes-place-february-4-and-bc-can-make-a-difference | | 2019-02-01T08:00:00Z | | |
| Dr. Robert Holt to receive Grand Challenge funding from Cancer Research UK | <img alt="Dr. Robert Holt of BC Cancer to receive Grand Challenge funding from Cancer Research UK" src="/PublishingImages/DrRobHolt.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Dr. Robert Holt to receive Grand Challenge funding from Cancer Research UK | Co-director of BC Cancer Immunotherapy Program will be studying the role microbiomes play in gastrointestinal cancer. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/dr-robert-holt-to-receive-grand-challenge-funding-from-cancer-research-uk | | 2019-01-30T08:00:00Z | | |
| Five reasons to quit smoking after a cancer diagnosis | <img alt="Five reasons to quit smoking after a cancer diagnosis (Infographic by BC Cancer)" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/National%20Non-Smoking%20Week%202019%20-%20Infographic.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Five reasons to quit smoking after a cancer diagnosis | National Non-Smoking Week is January 20-26. Understand why quitting smoking is important after a cancer diagnosis and get resources to help you kick the habit of smoking for good. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/five-reasons-to-quit-smoking-after-a-cancer-diagnosis | | 2019-01-21T08:00:00Z | | |
| New cervical cancer test a stepping stone to more accurate screening | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/cervical%20screening%20study%20article.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | New cervical cancer test a stepping stone to more accurate screening | BC Cancer, BCCDC and UK scientists collaborated to evaluate a new DNA test to help assess whether human papillomavirus (HPV) infection will lead to cervical cancer. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/new-cervical-cancer-test-a-stepping-stone-to-more-accurate-screening | | 2018-12-20T08:00:00Z | | |
| Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors Program Recognized by 2019 Quality Awards | <img alt="Quality Awards 2019" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/QUALITY-AWARDS-CAP.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors Program Recognized by 2019 Quality Awards | Congratulations to the Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors Program at BC Cancer, runner-up in the Living with Illness category of the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council’s 2019 Quality Awards. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/adult-childhood-cancer-survivors-program-recognized-by-2019-quality-awards | | 2018-12-13T08:00:00Z | | |
| Precision medicine for prostate cancer: new clinical trial uses liquid biopsies for genomic testing | <img alt="Dr. Alexander Wyatt, David Hamilton, Sarah Roth and Dr. Kim Chi" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Prostate%20cancer%20liquid%20biopsy.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Precision medicine for prostate cancer: new clinical trial uses liquid biopsies for genomic testing | A new B.C.-led national clinical trial is considered a major advancement in precision medicine for prostate cancer, and is the first of its kind in the world. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/precision-medicine-for-prostate-cancer | | 2018-12-06T08:00:00Z | | |
| Changing the outcome: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new nuclear medicine hub in Vancouver | <img alt="Dr. Francois Benard and Justin Trudeau at the IAMI announcement. Photo: Adam Scotti" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/2018-11-01-2-Vancouver-27_not-allowed-to-crop_photo-credit-Adam-Scotti%20article.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Changing the outcome: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new nuclear medicine hub in Vancouver | B.C. ranks among the best in the world for cancer outcomes and is a leader in cancer research and precision medicine. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-announces-new-nuclear-medicine-hub-in-vancouver | | 2018-11-13T08:00:00Z | | |
| Improved reminder process for colon screening | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/FIT2%20article.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Improved reminder process for colon screening | The BC Cancer Colon Screening program recently changed its process for how patients are recalled for fecal immunochemical test (FIT) re-screening. The changes were based on feedback from patients and primary care providers. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/improved-reminder-process-for-colon-screening | | 2018-11-08T08:00:00Z | | |
| Dr. Christian Steidl receives the Allen Distinguished Investigator Award | <img alt="BC Cancer's Dr. Christian Steidl, the first Canadian recipient of the Allen Distinguished Investigator Award" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/DrChristianStiedl.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Dr. Christian Steidl receives the Allen Distinguished Investigator Award | The research director of the Centre for Lymphoid Cancer at BC Cancer is the first Canadian recipient. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/dr-christian-steidl-receives-the-allen-distinguished-investigator-award | | 2018-11-02T07:00:00Z | | |
| BC Cancer announces new Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics program thanks to $18 million donation | <img alt="BC Cancer announces new Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics program thanks to $18 million donation" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/BC%20Cancer%20Foundation%20Historic%20Gift%20Announcement.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BC Cancer announces new Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics program thanks to $18 million donation | A new form of cancer treatment – radioligand therapy (RLT) - will soon be available to cancer patients thanks to a historic $18.346 million philanthropic donation to the BC Cancer Foundation. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-cancer-announces-new-molecular-imaging-and-therapeutics-program-thanks-to-$18-million-donation | | 2018-10-24T07:00:00Z | | |
