Herculean effort supports cancer patients during Highway 4 wildfire closure | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-care-staff-boarding-plane.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Herculean effort supports cancer patients during Highway 4 wildfire closure | The devoted cancer care teams at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and BC Cancer – Victoria jumped into action to ensure cancer patients got the care they needed. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/herculean-effort-supports-cancer-patients-during-highway-4-wildfire-closure | | 2023-10-13T07:00:00Z | | |
Setting new standards for excellence in oncology care across B.C. | <img alt="Ruby Gidda standing in front of the BC Cancer - Abbotsford building" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/ruby-gidda-external.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Setting new standards for excellence in oncology care across B.C. | Ruby Gidda fosters collaboration and strong strategic thinking, amplifies nursing and allied health practice, and prioritizes patient-centered care. Her unwavering commitment drives transformative health care solutions and has earned her a PHSA+ Award. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/ruby-gidda-2023-phsa-plus-recipient | | 2023-10-06T07:00:00Z | | |
Personalized Onco-Genomics (POG) Q&A | | Personalized Onco-Genomics (POG) Q&A | BC Cancer’s Personalized Onco-Genomics (POG) program is a clinical research initiative that is working to better integrate information from genomic sequencing into diagnostic and treatment planning for people with cancer. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/personalized-onco-genomics-(pog)-q-a | | 2023-09-06T07:00:00Z | | |
Dr. Huntsman and the OVCARE team make extraordinary progress in gynecologic cancer research | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Gyne_banner.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Dr. Huntsman and the OVCARE team make extraordinary progress in gynecologic cancer research | September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; a time to reflect on the research breakthroughs in ovarian and related gynecologic cancers that are helping to improve lives in B.C. and beyond. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/ovcare-team-make-extraordinary-progress-in-gynecologic-cancer-research | | 2023-08-29T07:00:00Z | | |
Canadian researchers find radiation not necessary for patients with low-risk breast cancer | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/GettyImages-613327714.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Canadian researchers find radiation not necessary for patients with low-risk breast cancer | Some women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer may not need radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery according to new research led by McMaster University, BC Cancer, Hamilton Heath Sciences, and the University of British Columbia. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/researchers-find-radiation-not-necessary-for-patients-with-low-risk-breast-cancer | | 2023-08-24T07:00:00Z | | |
The stars of health care: recognizing the contributions of health unit coordinators | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Elyse_Vilma_Unit%20Clerks.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The stars of health care: recognizing the contributions of health unit coordinators | Health Unit Coordinators provide a steady presence, offering information, support, and a sense of direction during times of uncertainty and turbulence. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/the-stars-of-health-care-health-unit-coordinators | | 2023-08-23T07:00:00Z | | |
BC Cancer taking the lead on sun safety policy talks amidst climate change | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/GettyImages-1438325957.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BC Cancer taking the lead on sun safety policy talks amidst climate change | Long time advocates for personal UV protection strategies, BC Cancer experts now leading advocacy on future planning of outdoor spaces. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/taking-the-lead-on-sun-safety-policy-talks-amidst-climate-change | | 2023-08-18T07:00:00Z | | |
A promising treatment for terminal cancer patients may be just the beginning | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Camille%20Leahy-smaller.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | A promising treatment for terminal cancer patients may be just the beginning | Researchers at BC Cancer are part of a national group building a made-in-Canada network to treat patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other cancers. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/a-promising-treatment-for-terminal-cancer-patients-may-be-just-the-beginning | | 2023-07-21T07:00:00Z | | |
Results are in! Shade study cuts playground UV exposure in half | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Tennyson%20shade%20sails%20-%20Canva.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Results are in! Shade study cuts playground UV exposure in half | A pilot project led by BC Cancer designed to prevent skin cancer before it starts has shown a 50 per cent reduction in UV exposure, reducing the risk of developing skin cancer in adulthood. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/results-are-in-shade-study-cuts-playground-uv-exposure-in-half | | 2023-07-06T07:00:00Z | | |
Fostering inclusive health care: Insights from a BC Cancer advocate | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/J%20photo%20-%20resized.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Fostering inclusive health care: Insights from a BC Cancer advocate | Navigating the cancer journey with respect and understanding for 2SLGBTQIA+ patients. | http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/fostering-inclusive-health-care-insights-from-advocate | | 2023-06-28T07:00:00Z | | |