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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 screeningBC 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-screening2018-12-20T08:00:00Z
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 AwardsCongratulations 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-awards2018-12-13T08:00:00Z
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 testingA 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-cancer2018-12-06T08:00:00Z
New Pfizer Innovation Fund Will Support BC Cancer ResearchNew Pfizer Innovation Fund Will Support BC Cancer Researchhttp://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/new-pfizer-innovation-fund-will-support-bc-cancer-research2018-12-04T08:00:00Z
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 VancouverB.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-vancouver2018-11-13T08:00:00Z
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 screeningThe 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-screening2018-11-08T08:00:00Z
​​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 AwardThe 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-award2018-11-02T07:00:00Z
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 donationA 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-donation2018-10-24T07:00:00Z
New video for patients & families on managing stress<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/ThinkstockPhotos-524728218.jpg?RenditionID=4" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />New video for patients & families on managing stressBC Cancer's Patient and Family Counselling Services recently released a new patient education video on "Managing Stress While Living with Cancer." http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/new-video-for-patients-and-families-on-managing-stress2018-10-16T07:00:00Z
Dr. Connie Eaves inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Dr.%20Connie%20Eaves.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Dr. Connie Eaves inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of FameDr. Connie Eaves, PhD, FRS(C), a distinguished scientist at BC Cancer's Terry Fox Laboratory, has been inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/dr-connie-eaves-inducted-into-canadian-medical-hall-of-fame2018-10-11T07:00:00Z


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