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 | | |
Join us at the BC Cancer Summit | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/2021_Summit.jpg" width="530" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Join us at the BC Cancer Summit | The Summit provides education, professional development and relationship building opportunities for oncology professionals from all specialties and disciplines. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-cancer-summit-2021-registration-now-open | | 2021-09-13T07:00:00Z | | |
Dr. Karen Gelmon awarded Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/karen_gelmon.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Dr. Karen Gelmon awarded Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal | The Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal is awarded to outstanding individuals with a track record of making a difference in cancer care. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/dr-karen-gelmon-awarded-doctors-of-bc-terry-fox-medal | | 2021-11-04T07:00:00Z | | |
New test will help improve treatment planning for acute myeloid leukemia patients | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/GSC_AlyKarsan.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | New test will help improve treatment planning for acute myeloid leukemia patients | The test, developed by BC Cancer researchers, will help clinicians make better informed decisions on how to treat AML patients | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/new-test-improve-treatment-planning-for-aml | | 2021-05-12T07:00:00Z | | |
Dr. Connie Eaves appointed to the Order of Canada | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Dr.%20Connie%20Eaves%20WEB.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Dr. Connie Eaves appointed to the Order of Canada | The Order of Canada is one of Canada's highest honours. Presented by the Governor General of Canada, the Order honours people making extraordinary contributions to the nation. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/dr-connie-eaves-appointed-to-the-order-of-canada | | 2021-12-29T08:00:00Z | | |
BC Cancer researchers and clinicians receive Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research awards to advance projects in knowledge translation | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/MSFHR%20award%20-%20star%20image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BC Cancer researchers and clinicians receive Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research awards to advance projects in knowledge translation | MSFHR's Reach and Convening and Collaboration (C2) awards are designed to facilitate the uptake of health research evidence to inform and/or improve further research, practice and policy-making and be more relevant to users. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-cancer-researchers-receive-michael-smith-foundation-awards-in-knowledge-translation | | 2021-03-04T08:00:00Z | | |
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 | | |
When the hair grows back | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/nicole_burke_collage.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | When the hair grows back | Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in British Columbia. Breast cancer survivor Nicole Burke shares her story and the importance of regular screening mammograms. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/when-the-hair-grows-back | | 2021-10-26T07:00:00Z | | |