Applying mathematics to lung cancer prevention | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(6).png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Applying mathematics to lung cancer prevention | Like many of his colleagues in cancer research, Dr. Rafael Meza has a personal connection to cancer. His dad died from gastric cancer when Dr. Meza was 15 years old. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/applying-mathematics-to-lung-cancer-prevention | | 2023-12-01T08:00:00Z | | |
Dr. Martin Gleave awarded with the Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Dr%20Martin%20Gleave%20BC%20Cancer%20Summit.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Dr. Martin Gleave awarded with the Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal | Dr. Gleave has made outstanding contributions to global cancer research as a uniquely gifted surgeon and scientist. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/dr-martin-gleave-terry-fox-medal | | 2023-11-21T08:00:00Z | | |
Radon in home can increase risk of lung cancer | | Radon in home can increase risk of lung cancer | November is Lung Cancer Awareness and Radon Action Month. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/learn-about-leading-causes-lung-cancer-bc-how-to-test-home | | 2023-11-16T08:00:00Z | | |
Celebrating medical radiation technologists and diagnostic imaging technologists | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/MRT%20photo.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Celebrating medical radiation technologists and diagnostic imaging technologists | Meet three of the medical radiation technologists that BC Cancer is celebrating during Medical Radiation Technology (MRT) Week, Nov. 5-11. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/celebrating-medical-radiation-technologists | | 2023-11-08T08:00:00Z | | |
Expert advisory panel appointed to support B.C.’s 10-year cancer strategy | | Expert advisory panel appointed to support B.C.’s 10-year cancer strategy | | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/expert-advisory-panel-appointed-to-support-b-c-’s-10-year-cancer-strategy | | 2023-10-26T07:00:00Z | | |
BC Cancer launches Nicotine Replacement Therapy pilot program in Prince George | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/NRT%20patch_image1.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BC Cancer launches Nicotine Replacement Therapy pilot program in Prince George | BC Cancer’s Smoking Cessation Program has launched a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) pilot to provide patients who smoke with support to quit while going through cancer treatment. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/bc-cancer-launches-nicotine-replacement-therapy-pilot-program-in-prince-george | | 2023-10-19T07:00:00Z | | |
Herculean effort supports cancer patients during Highway 4 wildfire closure | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-care-staff-boarding-plane.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Herculean effort supports cancer patients during Highway 4 wildfire closure | The devoted cancer care teams at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and BC Cancer – Victoria jumped into action to ensure cancer patients got the care they needed. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/herculean-effort-supports-cancer-patients-during-highway-4-wildfire-closure | | 2023-10-13T07:00:00Z | | |
Setting new standards for excellence in oncology care across B.C. | <img alt="Ruby Gidda standing in front of the BC Cancer - Abbotsford building" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/ruby-gidda-external.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Setting new standards for excellence in oncology care across B.C. | Ruby Gidda fosters collaboration and strong strategic thinking, amplifies nursing and allied health practice, and prioritizes patient-centered care. Her unwavering commitment drives transformative health care solutions and has earned her a PHSA+ Award. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/ruby-gidda-2023-phsa-plus-recipient | | 2023-10-06T07:00:00Z | | |
BC Cancer chief project officer and executive director recognized in Top 50 Women Leaders of Vancouver List for 2023 | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/womeweadmirethumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BC Cancer chief project officer and executive director recognized in Top 50 Women Leaders of Vancouver List for 2023 | Chief project officer and executive director Eleanor Lee is admired for her inspiring leadership in delivering health-care redevelopment projects. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/eleanor-lee-top-50-women-leaders-vancouver-list-2023 | | 2023-09-28T07:00:00Z | | |
Burnaby Hospital redevelopment expands to provide more services | <img alt="Phase 2 of the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment. rendering" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/about/news-stories/burnaby-hospital-redevelopment-expands-to-provide-more-services/Burnaby-Hospital-redevelopment-Phase-2.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Burnaby Hospital redevelopment expands to provide more services | People in Burnaby and throughout the region will have access to additional health-care services as a business plan has been approved for a new inpatient tower and integrated cancer centre, as part of Phase 2 of the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/burnaby-hospital-redevelopment-expands-to-provide-more-services | | 2023-09-13T07:00:00Z | | |