An epic Ride to change cancer outcomes

Critical care close to home

Thanks to the generosity of thousands of donors, including Gordon and Diane Heys, a new state-of-the-art PET/CT scanner is officially up and running at BC Cancer – Victoria, bringing the most precise imaging technology close to home for families facing cancer on Vancouver Island.

Breaking down cancer with genomics

“The more we do this, the better it will be for every patient.” - Emma Titmuss, research programmer with the Personalized Onco-Genomics (POG) Program’s clinical informatics team.

Learn more about how genomics (the fundraising focus of this year’s Inspiration Gala and Discovery Luncheon) is redefining cancer treatment for British Columbians.

Saving lives with innovative therapies

Innovative therapies are changing the way cancer is treated and providing new hope to patients facing the disease.

On our latest blog, hear from breast cancer patient Linda West on how enrolling in a clinical trial has impacted her life.

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Using ‘pedal power’ to reach the top

"It feels good to be doing something positive and forward-looking out of a very sad and trying situation."

Trish has two big reasons for tackling the Glotman•Simpson Cypress Challenge on August 11 for pancreatic cancer research: her brother Denis and her mother Anita.

Improving outcomes with rapid access

For the over 800 British Columbians who will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, time is precious.

Learn how the creation of a pancreatic cancer rapid access clinic at BC Cancer (the fundraising focus of this year’s Hope Couture presented by Legacy Senior Living – The Leo Wertman Residence) will help save lives.

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Ringing in a milestone

“Hearing it ring is music to our ears!”

BC Cancer radiation therapists Julie and Katie saw a need for a symbolic bell for patients to celebrate milestones in their treatment.

Follow @bccancerfdn on social media to read more inspiring stories from our community.

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