BC scientists produce breast cancer from normal human breast cells using a single cancer gene | | BC scientists produce breast cancer from normal human breast cells using a single cancer gene | A team of scientists at the BC Cancer Agency and the University of British Columbia have made an important advance towards understanding the cellular changes that lead to breast cancer. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-scientists-produce-breast-cancer-from-normal-human-breast-cells-using-a-single-cancer-gene | | 2015-12-10T08:00:00Z | | |
A made-in-BC prostate cancer drug enters clinical trials | <img alt="" src="/news-site/PublishingImages/_mg_0054-0%20-%20resize.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | A made-in-BC prostate cancer drug enters clinical trials | A prostate cancer drug developed by researchers at the BC Cancer Agency and the University of British Columbia is entering human clinical trials. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/a-made-in-bc-prostate-cancer-drug-enters-clinical-trials | | 2015-12-02T08:00:00Z | | |
Protect the vulnerable and get immunized against the flu | | Protect the vulnerable and get immunized against the flu | Influenza (flu) is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/protect-the-vulnerable-–-get-immunized-against-the-flu | | 2015-11-23T08:00:00Z | | |
Test could predict whether breast cancer will spread to the brain | | Test could predict whether breast cancer will spread to the brain | Women with particularly aggressive forms of breast cancer could be identified by a test that predicts whether the disease is likely to spread to the brain. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/test-could-predict-whether-breast-cancer-will-spread-to-the-brain | | 2015-10-21T07:00:00Z | | |
Malaria protein shows promise as cancer treatment | <img alt="" src="/news-site/PublishingImages/about/news-stories/news/malaria-protein-shows-promise-as-cancer-treatment/PoulSorensen.JPG" width="530" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Malaria protein shows promise as cancer treatment | A protein produced by the malaria parasite is showing promise as a new treatment for cancer, according to a group of scientists that includes the BC Cancer Agency’s Poul Sorensen. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/malaria-protein-shows-promise-as-cancer-treatment | | 2015-10-13T07:00:00Z | | |
BC Cancer Agency researcher published in Nature Communications | <img alt="" src="/news-site/PublishingImages/Sohrab%20Shah.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BC Cancer Agency researcher published in Nature Communications | All cancers demonstrate changes in the structure of normal genes, but only some of these gene mutations alter the normal biological processes of cells inside a tumour. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-cancer-agency-researcher-published-in-nature-communications | | 2015-10-09T07:00:00Z | | |
BC Cancer Agency Researchers Develop Prognostic Test for Follicular Lymphoma | | BC Cancer Agency Researchers Develop Prognostic Test for Follicular Lymphoma | Vancouver – BC Cancer Agency researchers have published important findings with the power to predict patient response to existing treatment regimens. The results were released today in The Lancet Oncology. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-cancer-agency-researchers-develop-prognostic-test-for-follicular-lymphoma | | 2015-08-07T07:00:00Z | | |
Dr. Malcolm Moore appointed president of BC Cancer Agency | <img alt="Dr. Malcolm Moore" src="/PublishingImages/malcolm-moore.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Dr. Malcolm Moore appointed president of BC Cancer Agency | The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) has appointed Dr. Malcolm Moore to the position of president of the BC Cancer Agency, effective September 2015. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/dr-malcolm-moore-appointed-president-of-bc-cancer-agency | | 2015-05-04T07:00:00Z | | |
New website launched | <img alt="BC Cancer Agency launches new website" src="/PublishingImages/mockDrop_iPhone%206%20in%20office.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | New website launched | For the past eight months, we've been working away on a fresh new design and updated content and we're pleased to unveil our brand new website. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/new-website-launched | | 2015-04-21T07:00:00Z | | |
Researchers at the BC Cancer Agency part of global initiative to understand the human “epigenome” | | Researchers at the BC Cancer Agency part of global initiative to understand the human “epigenome” | Researchers at the BC Cancer Agency part of global initiative to understand the human “epigenome” | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/researchers-at-the-bc-cancer-agency-part-of-global-initiative-to-understand-the-human-epigenome | | 2015-04-21T07:00:00Z | | |