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SEPTEMBER 2016
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New Genetic Tests Become Standard of Care in BC
Thanks to you, our donors, new multi-gene analysis panels are now available to oncologists and haematologists across British Columbia as provincially funded diagnostic tools. This means a more personalized approach to treatment for thousands of eligible cancer patients has arrived.
"Our donors have made the vision of personalized cancer care a reality for thousands of patients in B.C.,” said BC Cancer Foundation President & CEO Sarah Roth. “Believing and investing in the work of Drs. Aly Karsan and Hagen Kennecke has brought new hope and new treatment solutions to many."
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Your Gift Will Be Matched!
Photo: Bill McCarthy and his son, John.
BC Cancer Foundation donor Bill McCarthy is generously matching gifts until October 31, up to $1.25 million, to find new methods of detecting cancer at its earliest stage.
Learn how you can have your gift matched dollar-for-dollar!
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Ride to Conquer Cancer Raises $7.1 Million
Photo by Sombilon Photography
The Ride to Conquer Cancer, presented by Silver Wheaton, saw over 1,600 riders raise an amazing $7.1 million to help advance cancer research and care across the province.
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Building a Better Patient Experience
The BC Cancer Foundation is fundraising to support the expansion and renovation of the BC Cancer Agency Fraser Valley Cancer Centre - a project that will boost the Centre’s capacity and allow it to meet the increasing demand for cancer treatment.
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Helpful Tips to Reduce Stress
On page 4 of the Fall issue of Partners in Discovery magazine, find some useful tips on how to keep your mind and body at ease.
September’s Guest Blogger
This month Dr. Gary Pansegrau, Regional Leader, Medical Oncology, at the BC Cancer Agency Fraser Valley Centre is Partners in Discovery guest blogger.
Follow along as he shares more about his work, primarily focused on breast cancer, and why the planned expansion of the Fraser Valley Cancer Centre will be good for patient care.
Discovery Luncheons To Enhance Care
BC Cancer Foundation’s Discovery Luncheons will help support the latest in cancer care: Abbotsford is November 1 and Kelowna is November 9.
More Upcoming Events
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