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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 floodsOver 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-floods2021-12-17T08:00:00Z
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 goodLung 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-good2021-01-17T08:00:00Z
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 immunotherapyThe 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-immunotherapy2021-01-29T08:00:00Z
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 strategiesResearchers 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-tumours2021-08-27T07:00:00Z
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 scienceDr. 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-science2021-07-20T07:00:00Z
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 bookingNew 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-booking2021-08-17T07:00:00Z
New prostate cancer treatment improves survival rate in men with advanced diseaseNew prostate cancer treatment improves survival rate in men with advanced diseasehttp://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/new-prostate-cancer-treatment-improves-survival-rate-in-men-with-advanced-disease2021-07-21T07:00:00Z
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 projectBC 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-project2021-12-22T08:00:00Z
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 careMarch 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-care2021-03-15T07:00:00Z
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 functioningThe 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-functioning2021-03-23T07:00:00Z


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