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JULY 2016
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$49.3 Million Advances Cancer Research and Care in British Columbia
 BC Cancer Foundation announced $49.3 million raised for the BC Cancer Agency this year - the result of 95,000 generous individuals.
“Together, with our donors and the incredibly talented scientists and clinicians at the BC Cancer Agency, we are helping improve the lives of cancer patients,” said Sarah Roth, President & CEO, BC Cancer Foundation.
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B.C. Donors Bring Cancer Treatment Lab to Life
Photo: Dr. Brad Nelson in the new Conconi Family Immunotherapy Lab.
An entirely new approach to cancer treatment is one step closer to the clinic with the opening of Canada’s most innovative lab for T cell therapy development at the BC Cancer Agency. Built entirely with philanthropic funds, the Conconi Family Immunotherapy Lab forms the hub of immunotherapy treatment production for cancer patients across B.C.
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NETRACER: Compounds to Conquer Cancer
The 2016 Inspiration Gala is setting out to dramatically improve diagnosis and treatment for hundreds of patients diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) - a cancer on the rise in British Columbia.
By supporting the creation of NETRACER, a world-class radionuclide therapy program, the Gala will benefit British Columbians diagnosed with NETs and develop targeted treatments for other cancers, including prostate, pancreatic, breast and melanoma.
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Improving Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer
B.C. researchers led an international study to develop a new method to improve diagnosis of a rare sub-type of ovarian cancer that has been notoriously difficult to accurately identify. The team, funded in part by BC Cancer Foundation, created an algorithm to diagnose and predict the clinical course of granulosa cell cancers of the ovary.
Learn more about breakthroughs in ovarian cancer research here.
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2016 Impact Report Online
Learn more about the incredible progress made this year in cancer research and care thanks to you! Read our 2016 Impact Report.
Sarah Roth is Guest Blogger
This month Sarah Roth, BC Cancer Foundation President & CEO, is Partners in Discovery guest blogger. Get to know Sarah and her thoughts about the value of philanthropy and research, and how she’s preparing for the Ride to Conquer Cancer.
Now is the Time to Ride!
Today is the day to commit to Ride and join a community bound by inspiration, encouragement and camaraderie. Register now for the Ride to Conquer Cancer presented by Silver Wheaton.
Your Wedding Can Support Cancer Research
Learn how your wedding can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by cancer here.
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