BC Cancer Foundation

BMO to help double PET/CT capacity in British Columbia

With demand for PET/CT technology across British Columbia at an all-time high, BMO Financial Group has partnered with the BC Cancer Foundation to help make it a reality.

From now until Oct. 31, BMO Financial Group will match donations made to support the BC Cancer Foundation’s campaign to double PET/CT technology in British Columbia up to $500,000.

The campaign will bring PET/CT scanners to Vancouver Island and the Southern Interior, improving access to this revolutionary treatment tool for thousands of families facing cancer in our province.

"We are incredibly grateful to BMO Financial Group for their generosity in matching gifts for this campaign," says Sarah Roth, President and CEO of the BC Cancer Foundation.

"We encourage our fellow British Columbians to take advantage of this opportunity and help change the course of cancer care in our province."

BC Ride raises astounding amount

An incredible $8.3 million was raised by nearly 2,000 riders at the 9th annual Ride to Conquer Cancer late last month.

The funds will enable the BC Cancer Foundation to support more than 47 world-leading projects to advance research and care at the BC Cancer Agency, providing new hope to families facing cancer today.

Cutting-edge care for breast cancer survivors

A new model of care for breast cancer survivors could soon be established in B.C., thanks to a ground-breaking pilot project led by Dr. Tamara Shenkier.

The project implements novel strategies to enhance therapy adherence for breast cancer survivors, with the goal of improving long-term outcomes in our province.

Cutting ovarian cancer diagnoses by half

We welcome Dr. David Huntsman, director of BC Cancer's Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OVCARE), back to our blog for the month of September.

Dr. Huntsman will update us on the life-saving advances in ovarian cancer research and care that have taken place since the program's inception.

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Top reasons to exercise while facing cancer

Exercise is a powerful medicine that has been shown to be safe and effective before and after cancer treatments.

In our latest magazine, Sarah Weller, cancer exercise specialist, shares with us her top five reasons to exercise while facing cancer.

Hope Couture goes to London

This show-stopping, London-themed luncheon and fashion show on Sept. 20 will revolutionize ovarian cancer care and prevention in British Columbia.

It's not too late to purchase your tickets to this dazzling event - see our website for more information.

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Share your story and empower our community

Every week, we share an inspiring story of hope from those affected by cancer and those working to solve it.

Share your story on social media and empower our community - email us or use the hashtag #FacesOfCancer on social media

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