Liquid biopsy biomarker could revolutionize bladder cancer diagnostics and treatment | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/UCandctDNA.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Liquid biopsy biomarker could revolutionize bladder cancer diagnostics and treatment | Researchers have developed a potential tumour DNA diagnostic test to better inform decision-making for bladder cancer treatment. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/liquid-biopsy-biomarker-could-revolutionize-bladder-cancer-diagnostics-and-treatment | | 2021-01-13T08:00:00Z | | |
Oral cancer prevention: How to reduce your risk | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/SA%20woman%20-%20oral%20cancer%20screen.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Oral cancer prevention: How to reduce your risk | This year approximately 865 people in B.C. will be diagnosed with an oral cancer – a disease that can be prevented and caught early if screened for by a dental professional. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/oral-cancer-prevention-how-to-reduce-your-risk | | 2021-04-29T07:00:00Z | | |
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 | | |
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 | | |
Oncology Nursing Day: supporting, encouraging, and improving the quality of life for those living with cancer | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/oncology%20nursing%20day.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Oncology Nursing Day: supporting, encouraging, and improving the quality of life for those living with cancer | April 6 is Oncology Nursing Day – a day to recognize the work of oncology nurses and the impact they make to our patients and their families each and every day. Oncology nurses are on the front lines of cancer treatment, care, education and research. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/oncology-nursing-day-improving-the-quality-of-life-for-those-living-with-cancer | | 2021-04-06T07:00:00Z | | |
First national cannabis trial for cancer symptoms being led by BC Cancer | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/cannabis%20oil%20pic.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | First national cannabis trial for cancer symptoms being led by BC Cancer | The trial, which began recruiting patients in February, will evaluate the use of cannabis oils for cancer-related symptom management. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/first-national-cannabis-trial-bc-cancer | | 2021-07-12T07:00:00Z | | |
Impacts of wildfire smoke and radon exposure on lung cancer risk | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/wildfire%20smoke.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Impacts of wildfire smoke and radon exposure on lung cancer risk | Being aware of the air we breathe year-round, both inside and outside, may help prevent lung cancer. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/impacts-of-wildfire-smoke-and-radon-exposure-on-lung-cancer-risk | | 2021-07-19T07:00:00Z | | |
Lung Cancer Research Advancements in B.C. Part I: Refining the tools used to definitively diagnose lung cancer | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Hamid_Pahlevaninezhad.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Lung Cancer Research Advancements in B.C. Part I: Refining the tools used to definitively diagnose lung cancer | For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, BC Cancer will spotlight the innovative research being done in B.C. This will be the first in a series of articles exploring how researchers are refining tools that diagnose lung cancer. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/lung-cancer-research-advancements-in-bc-refining-the-tools-used-to-definitively-diagnose-lung-cancer | | 2021-11-12T08:00:00Z | | |
BC Cancer pharmacists receive Merit Award for implementation of biosimilar drugs in B.C. | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/CAPhO2.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BC Cancer pharmacists receive Merit Award for implementation of biosimilar drugs in B.C. | The award was given to them from CAPhO for their accomplishment introducing oncology biosimilars for cancer treatments, a project aimed at improving patient care and outcomes. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-cancer-pharmacists-receive-merit-award | | 2021-08-30T07:00:00Z | | |