BC Cancer Foundation

Dr. Cynthia Chan, a family physician and non-smoker diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in 2014, is alive today because of cutting-edge, life-saving treatment innovations at BC Cancer.

Doctor facing lung cancer encourages community support

Lung cancer remains among the deadliest and most prevalent cancers in B.C.

  • Feb 24, 2020
Dr. Cynthia Chan, a family physician and non-smoker diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in 2014, is alive today because of cutting-edge, life-saving treatment innovations at BC Cancer.
When Bob Charron was diagnosed with Stage 2B prostate cancer, his BC Cancer oncologist quickly identified him as a prime candidate for an innovative treatment called brachytherapy - therapy that soon got his retirement plans back on track.

Improving the standard of care through brachytherapy

BC Cancer Foundation donors have played a significant role in advancing brachytherapy research

  • Jan 13, 2020
When Bob Charron was diagnosed with Stage 2B prostate cancer, his BC Cancer oncologist quickly identified him as a prime candidate for an innovative treatment called brachytherapy - therapy that soon got his retirement plans back on track.
The Ride to Conquer Cancer’s 11th annual event raised $9.1 million for the BC Cancer Foundation, bringing its historical total up to more than $105 million. (Submitted Photo)

Thousands cycle to conquer cancer

The 11th annual Ride to Conquer Cancer took place Saturday morning, Aug. 24 in Surrey, B.C.

  • Aug 24, 2019
The Ride to Conquer Cancer’s 11th annual event raised $9.1 million for the BC Cancer Foundation, bringing its historical total up to more than $105 million. (Submitted Photo)
Ride to Conquer Cancer raises $10.6M in its 10th year

Ride to Conquer Cancer raises $10.6M in its 10th year

Ride to Conquer Cancer kicks off from Cloverdale Fairgrounds, heads to Chilliwack

Ride to Conquer Cancer raises $10.6M in its 10th year
VIDEO: Cancer survivors share their stories at the B.C. Ride to Conquer Cancer

VIDEO: Cancer survivors share their stories at the B.C. Ride to Conquer Cancer

This year’s event has more than 2,000 riders and raised over $8.3M for cancer research

VIDEO: Cancer survivors share their stories at the B.C. Ride to Conquer Cancer
Chuck Magnus has been riding in the Ride to Conquer Cancer since 2012. (Contributed photo)

Ride to Conquer Cancer ‘more emotional’ every year

60-year-old Chuck Magnus on the two-day, 250 km journey set to kick off in Cloverdale Aug. 26

Chuck Magnus has been riding in the Ride to Conquer Cancer since 2012. (Contributed photo)
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