Dear Supporter,

Welcome to the July update which includes new innovative technology, milestone celebrations, sun safety tips and inspiring stories from the past month. Thank you for being part of our journey — your support fuels our mission to support British Columbians facing cancer. Keep reading to see how we’re making an impact together.

New First-in-Canada PET/CT Scanner at BC Cancer – Vancouver

Discover Canada’s most advanced PET/CT scanner, recently installed at BC Cancer – Vancouver, that offers faster imaging, more accurate diagnoses and the potential for targeted treatments for cancer patients.

BC Cancer Foundation Establishes First Immunotherapy Research Chair

Join us in celebrating the creation of the Lynda and Murray Farmer Immunotherapy Research Chair, a new position that will be held by BC Cancer's world-renowned immunotherapy expert, Dr. Brad Nelson.

Honouring the Life and Legacy of Randy Berg

Learn about Randy Berg, a former Vancouver Island athlete who passed away from lung cancer — the leading cause of cancer death in B.C. — and how his family honours his memory by supporting the BC Cancer research that extended his life by two years.

5 Tips for Reducing Your Skin Cancer Risk

Before soaking up the sun this summer, explore five must-know sun safety tips that will help reduce your risk of one of the most common, yet most preventable types of cancer.

Riding to Support Pancreatic Cancer Research

Three inspiring participants in this year’s Capilano Volkswagen Cypress Challenge presented by Glotman•Simpson Cycling share why they ride and how their personal experiences with pancreatic cancer are driving their commitment to the cause.

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