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Dr. Martin Gleave awarded with the Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Dr%20Martin%20Gleave%20BC%20Cancer%20Summit.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Dr. Martin Gleave awarded with the Doctors of BC Terry Fox MedalDr. Gleave has made outstanding contributions to global cancer research as a uniquely gifted surgeon and scientist.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/dr-martin-gleave-terry-fox-medal2023-11-21T08:00:00Z
Radon in home can increase risk of lung cancerRadon in home can increase risk of lung cancerNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness and Radon Action Month.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/learn-about-leading-causes-lung-cancer-bc-how-to-test-home2023-11-16T08:00:00Z
Celebrating medical radiation technologists and diagnostic imaging technologists<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/MRT%20photo.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Celebrating medical radiation technologists and diagnostic imaging technologistsMeet three of the medical radiation technologists that BC Cancer is celebrating during Medical Radiation Technology (MRT) Week, Nov. 5-11.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/celebrating-medical-radiation-technologists2023-11-08T08:00:00Z
Expert advisory panel appointed to support B.C.’s 10-year cancer strategyExpert advisory panel appointed to support B.C.’s 10-year cancer strategyhttp://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/expert-advisory-panel-appointed-to-support-b-c-’s-10-year-cancer-strategy2023-10-26T07:00:00Z
BC Cancer launches Nicotine Replacement Therapy pilot program in Prince George<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/NRT%20patch_image1.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />BC Cancer launches Nicotine Replacement Therapy pilot program in Prince GeorgeBC Cancer’s Smoking Cessation Program has launched a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) pilot to provide patients who smoke with support to quit while going through cancer treatment.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/bc-cancer-launches-nicotine-replacement-therapy-pilot-program-in-prince-george2023-10-19T07:00:00Z
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
BC Cancer chief project officer and executive director recognized in Top 50 Women Leaders of Vancouver List for 2023<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/womeweadmirethumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />BC Cancer chief project officer and executive director recognized in Top 50 Women Leaders of Vancouver List for 2023Chief project officer and executive director Eleanor Lee is admired for her inspiring leadership in delivering health-care redevelopment projects.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/eleanor-lee-top-50-women-leaders-vancouver-list-20232023-09-28T07:00:00Z
Burnaby Hospital redevelopment expands to provide more services<img alt="Phase 2 of the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment. rendering" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/about/news-stories/burnaby-hospital-redevelopment-expands-to-provide-more-services/Burnaby-Hospital-redevelopment-Phase-2.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Burnaby Hospital redevelopment expands to provide more servicesPeople in Burnaby and throughout the region will have access to additional health-care services as a business plan has been approved for a new inpatient tower and integrated cancer centre, as part of Phase 2 of the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/burnaby-hospital-redevelopment-expands-to-provide-more-services2023-09-13T07:00:00Z
Second hospital, new cancer centre breaks ground in Surrey<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/NSHBCCC_rendering2.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Second hospital, new cancer centre breaks ground in SurreyPeople in Surrey are a significant step closer to better access to health care as the Province is breaking ground on a new second hospital in Surrey and new cancer centre.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/second-hospital-new-cancer-centre-breaks-ground-in-surrey2023-09-12T07:00:00Z

 
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