Poor diet quality and physical inactivity are major contributors to illness and death in Canada. To address this, we need systems-level change to create environments that support healthy diets and physical activity.
Primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors are the second most common pediatric cancer and the leading cause of cancer related deaths in this population.
Researchers at BC Cancer and BC Children’s Hospital are conducting a new study examining barriers and facilitators to re-integration back to school and appropriate educational supports that allow childhood cancer survivors to reach their full potential.
British Columbians are employed in jobs that involve night shift work. Night shift work has been linked to increased risks of cancer.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women and the second leading cause of cancer-related death. Estrogen is a known cause of the most common type of breast cancer (HR-positive).
BC Cancer Foundation is the fundraising partner of BC Cancer, which includes BC Cancer Research. Together with our donors, we are changing cancer outcomes for British Columbians by funding innovative research and personalized treatment and care.
