BC Cancer Foundation

Some heroes wear white lab coats

From filling prescriptions to hailing helicopters during the recent flooding in the Fraser Valley, there’s no limit to the lengths BC Cancer—Abbotsford pharmacy technician Sharwan Maharaj will go to towards ensuring patients get life-saving care.

A prestigious honour

Dr. Connie Eaves, distinguished scientist at BC Cancer's Terry Fox Laboratory, was appointed to the Order of Canada, an honour given to Canadians who have enriched the lives of others and made extraordinary contributions to the nation.

Where art and science converge

Martin Krzywinski is both a staff scientist and visual artist at Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre at BC Cancer. He spends his days working in a rare space where science and art intersect.

New pilot for at-home cervical cancer screening

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and cervical cancer remains highly preventable with regular screening. BC Cancer is launching an at-home cervix screening pilot to improve access and help prevent cervical cancer.

Our Winter Breakthrough magazine is here!

In this edition, read about one woman’s personal lung cancer journey, the convergence of art and science and other inspiring donor and patient stories.

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