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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 treatmentResearchers 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-treatment2021-01-13T08:00:00Z
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 riskThis 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-risk2021-04-29T07:00:00Z
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
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
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 cancerApril 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-cancer2021-04-06T07:00:00Z
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 CancerThe 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-cancer2021-07-12T07:00:00Z
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 riskBeing 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-risk2021-07-19T07:00:00Z
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 cancerFor 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-cancer2021-11-12T08:00:00Z
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-award2021-08-30T07:00:00Z


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