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Thursday, September 02, 2010
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Personalized genome sequencing in cancer treatment—a major breakthrough in care
Vancouver, BC – Researchers at the BC Cancer Agency Genome Sciences Centre have provided the first published example of genome-scale RNA and DNA sequencing of a tumour to aid in clinical decision making and therapeutic choice.
Published today in the journal Genome Biology, the research focuses on a rare tumour of the tongue, which had progressed to metastatic disease. The rarity of this tumour meant that no established treatment options existed. Analysis of the complete genomic sequence allowed the comprehensive discovery of the genetic changes that had accumulated within the tumour. From this information, a personalized drug regime was initiated, which stabilized the aggressive cancer for several months. - more
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BC Cancer Agency Community Care Award: acknowledge an amazing caregiver in your community
The BC Cancer Agency Community Care Award is now open to nominations. This award recognizes the effort and spirit of our community partners by honouring exceptional individuals who go far beyond the call of duty to help improve the lives of those living with cancer.
Any health professional or community caregiver in BC is eligible for the award, for example: nurses, volunteers, physiotherapists, hospice workers, family doctors, or surgeons, to name a few.
The deadline for nominations is October 15, 2010. For more information or to submit your nomination, visit the Community Care Award website.
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New webcam provides view of BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North construction
Prince George, BC – A new construction webcam overlooking the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North’s construction site in Prince George is now online at www.bccancer.bc.ca/RS/north
Individuals interested in tracking the progress of the cancer centre building can access a live view of the construction site. The webcam will be operational for the duration of the centre’s construction.
The 5,000-square metre BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North will provide full cancer care services, including a computerized-tomography (CT) simulator, a chemotherapy unit, and outpatient clinics. It also will have two linear accelerators, which will bring the delivery of radiation therapy to Northern B.C. - more
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