Going above and beyond to support patients impacted by floods | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/bc_cancer_flood_stories_external2.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Going above and beyond to support patients impacted by floods | Over the past month, extreme weather, flooding and mudslides have hit our province and our staff have stepped up with their skills, compassion and commitment. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/going-above-and-beyond-to-support-patients-impacted-by-floods | | 2021-12-17T08:00:00Z | | |
Toss the tobacco: why it’s more important now than ever to quit smoking for good | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/NNSW%20pic.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Toss the tobacco: why it’s more important now than ever to quit smoking for good | Lung cancer is B.C.’s deadliest cancer and most cases could be prevented. At a time when good respiratory health is so important, the evidence is clear that tobacco, smokeless tobacco products and second-hand smoke have dangerous health effects. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/toss-the-tobacco-why-it’s-more-important-now-than-ever-to-quit-smoking-for-good | | 2021-01-17T08:00:00Z | | |
New research reveals which patients benefit most from immunotherapy | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/ICI%20web%20image1.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | New research reveals which patients benefit most from immunotherapy | The findings are part of the Personalized OncoGenomics program and will help clinicians more efficiently determine patients who would be suitable for this type of treatment. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/new-research-reveals-which-patients-benefit-most-from-immunotherapy | | 2021-01-29T08:00:00Z | | |
New study examines ‘Achilles heel’ of cancer tumours, paving the way for new treatment strategies | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/stock%20image%202%20-%20achilles%20heel%20of%20cancer%20tumours.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | New study examines ‘Achilles heel’ of cancer tumours, paving the way for new treatment strategies | Researchers have uncovered a weakness in a key enzyme that solid tumour cancer cells rely on to adapt and survive when oxygen levels are low. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/achilles-heel-of-cancer-tumours | | 2021-08-27T07:00:00Z | | |
BC Cancer researcher brings science fiction into science | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/project%20discovery.jpeg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BC Cancer researcher brings science fiction into science | Dr. Ryan Brinkman is leveraging online gamers to help teach artificial intelligence how to identify diseases, like COVID-19 and cancer, in blood samples. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-cancer-researcher-brings-science-fiction-into-science | | 2021-07-20T07:00:00Z | | |
BC Cancer Breast Screening launches online appointment booking | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/mammography%20online%20booking%20image.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BC Cancer Breast Screening launches online appointment booking | New online booking capability improves access to screening mammography appointments across the province. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-cancer-breast-screening-launches-online-appointment-booking | | 2021-08-17T07:00:00Z | | |
New prostate cancer treatment improves survival rate in men with advanced disease | | New prostate cancer treatment improves survival rate in men with advanced disease | | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/new-prostate-cancer-treatment-improves-survival-rate-in-men-with-advanced-disease | | 2021-07-21T07:00:00Z | | |
BC Cancer launches at-home cervical screening pilot project | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/cervix_screening_pilot1.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BC Cancer launches at-home cervical screening pilot project | BC Cancer is launching an at-home cervix screening pilot to improve access to screening and help prevent cervical cancer. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-cancer-launches-at-home-cervical-screening-pilot-project | | 2021-12-22T08:00:00Z | | |
Social Work Week in B.C. highlights the importance of this work in cancer care | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Man%20with%20mask%20comforted.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Social Work Week in B.C. highlights the importance of this work in cancer care | March 14 – 20 is Social Work Week in B.C. At BC Cancer, counsellors provide emotional and practical support to patients and their loved ones, a particularly critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/social-work-week-in-b-c-highlights-the-importance-of-this-work-in-cancer-care | | 2021-03-15T07:00:00Z | | |
New research reveals link between colon cancer and a protein used in healthy functioning | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Colon%20cancer%20research.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | New research reveals link between colon cancer and a protein used in healthy functioning | The protein, called NPM1, is involved in many important functions in a healthy body, but may also contribute to colon cancer growth and treatment resistance. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/new-research-reveals-link-between-colon-cancer-and-protein-used-in-healthy-functioning | | 2021-03-23T07:00:00Z | | |