Bc Cancer

• B.C.’s first-of-its-kind cancer research program to be based out of Kelowna

  Ken and Gloria Sargent have donated $1.5 million towards cancer research on the surgical front.

  Canada

  Sep 5
  
• Okanagan chapter of Ride for Dad donates $80K to BC Cancer

  A cheque for $80,000 from Ride for Dad Okanagan and the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation was presented to BC Cancer and the Sindi Hawkins Cancer Clinic in Kelowna this week.

  Canada

  May 4
  
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• B.C. expanding specialized cancer care, treatment in Vancouver

  Starting this month, leukemia and lymphoma patients will be able to access chimeric antigen receptor therapy, also known as CAR T therapy, at Vancouver General Hospital. 

  Health

  Mar 10
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• UBC exploring how exercise benefits cancer patients in B.C.

  Working with physiotherapists who specialize in different types of cancer, the Faculty of Medicine is holding online classes, and health coaching in-person and by phone.

  Health

  Jan 30
• B.C. man fundraising for cancer treatment after insurance slip-up

  Toby Cleary applied for a $25,000 critical illness benefit through Manulife but was denied — all because he forgot to mention an emergency room visit four years ago.  

  Health

  Dec 31, 2023
• AI tech being developed to detect early signs of lung cancer

  Artificial intelligence technology is being harnessed in a new lung cancer detection system which is in development with BC Cancer.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2023
• B.C. woman pens letter to Adrian Dix after receiving ‘live-saving’ cancer treatment in U.S.

  Kristin Logan was spurred to write the letter after she was diagnosed with cancer and went to receive life-saving treatment in the U.S.

  Health

  Nov 23, 2023
• B.C. volunteer cancer drivers near recruitment goal, but need becoming greater

  A B.C. charity that drives cancer patients to appointments has nearly hit a key recruiting goal, but says the need keeps climbing and it can never have too many volunteers.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2023
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• $100,000 donated towards prostate cancer research in Kelowna, B.C.

  The donation will support the internationally recognized work done for a highly effective form of treatment, Brachytherapy, which treats cancer from the inside out.

  Canada

  May 17, 2023
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• More than two alcoholic drinks a week increases cancer risk, scientists say

  The BC Cancer Society says although the safest option is to stop consuming alcohol, you can also lower your risk by having a glass of water between each drink.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023