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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 closureThe 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-closure2023-10-13T07:00:00Z
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-recipient2023-10-06T07:00:00Z
Personalized Onco-Genomics (POG) Q&APersonalized Onco-Genomics (POG) Q&ABC 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-a2023-09-06T07:00:00Z
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 researchSeptember 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-research2023-08-29T07:00:00Z
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 cancerSome 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-cancer2023-08-24T07:00:00Z
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 coordinatorsHealth 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-coordinators2023-08-23T07:00:00Z
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 changeLong 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-change2023-08-18T07:00:00Z
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 beginningResearchers 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-beginning2023-07-21T07:00:00Z
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 halfA 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-half2023-07-06T07:00:00Z
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 advocateNavigating 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-advocate2023-06-28T07:00:00Z


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