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DECEMBER 2015
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Made-in-B.C. Prostate Cancer Drug Enters Clinical Trials
A prostate cancer drug developed by researchers at the BC Cancer Agency is entering human clinical trials.
The drug is specifically designed to target and shut down the most lethal form of prostate cancer - metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer (m-CRPC) - when other treatments have failed.
“Today represents a significant milestone as we see our labours in the lab move to the clinic to potentially help men facing metastatic prostate cancer,” said Dr. Marianne Sadar, Distinguished Scientist at the BC Cancer Agency.
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Jingle Mingle Raises $1.3 Million to Advance Immunotherapy Research
 In one enchanting evening of live music, signature cocktails, and auctions, Jingle Mingle raised an incredible $1.3 million. This funding will see immunotherapy research started at the BC Cancer Agency's Deeley Research Centre more than a decade ago move toward clinical trials for cancer patients across B.C.
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Exciting Update on the VERO™ Machine
 The VERO™ machine is officially on its way to the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Centre after being shipped recently from Japan.
The first machine of its kind in Canada, VERO™ will treat those diagnosed with rare and hard-to-treat cancers and was purchased through the generosity of BC Cancer Foundation donors.
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Share Your Holiday Wish
Nine-year-old Felix’s holiday wish is that no other child has to face the scary prospect of losing a parent to cancer, so he’s teaming up with the BC Cancer Foundation to raise important funds for cancer research.
Learn more and share your holiday wish here.
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Happy Holidays from the BC Cancer Foundation
Happy Holidays! As 2015 draws to a close, the BC Cancer Foundation is thankful for the generosity of more than 100,000 donors across the province who helped support the outstanding research and enhancements to patient care taking place at the BC Cancer Agency.
Learn more about the amazing breakthroughs celebrated this year here.
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Introducing December Guest Blogger
In December we welcome Dr. Howard Lim, medical oncologist at the BC Cancer Agency. Dr. Lim’s research focuses on uncovering new and improved solutions for British Columbians facing colorectal cancer.
Lose the Booze™ this February!
It’s back! Take the challenge to Lose the Booze and test your willpower for 29 days this February while raising funds for life-saving cancer research.
Tips to Stay in Shape this Winter
Fitness expert Tommy Europe shares his top five tips for staying in shape this winter on page five of the new issue of Partners in Discovery magazine.
$104,000 Raised for POG at Discovery Luncheon
The fifth annual Discovery Luncheon - Kelowna raised an amazing $104,000 to support the BC Cancer Agency’s Personalized Onco-Genomics (POG) Program.
Students Fundraise with Homemade Jewelry
Thank you to students Isabella, Olivia and Grace, who recently made and sold loom bracelets, scarves and necklaces to their classmates to raise money for cancer research!
More Events
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