BC Cancer Foundation

The 2021 Tour de Cure raises over $5.5 million!

The 2021 Tour de Cure presented by Wheaton Precious Metals raised over $5.5 million, powering cancer research across the province and bringing new hope to families impacted by cancer. Registration for 2022 is now open!

Keeping his son’s memory alive

Kevin Witzke’s son Nicholas was his best friend. In October 2019, Nicholas was given a shocking diagnosis of Stage 4 colon cancer, and he passed away in April 2021. His death has motivated Kevin to do all he can to keep his memory alive, and to make a difference in his honour.

Recent breakthroughs in prostate and ovarian cancer research are changing lives

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Ongoing research into these cancer types is helping to improve patient outcomes every day.

Triple your impact

Gifts made before Oct. 31 will be triple matched up to $500,000, to expand the scope and scale of genomics and transform the standard of care for all patients.

New study examines ‘Achilles heel’ of cancer tumours

Researchers have uncovered a weakness in a key enzyme that solid tumour cancer cells rely on to adapt and survive when oxygen levels are low, paving the way for new treatment strategies.

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