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How two cancer survivors helped launch VGH’s new Hematology Research Unit
Read ArticleAt 17 years old, Jayden Lutz was days away from starting university when his dad got a call that changed everything. Sitting…
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New donor-funded inpatient clinical trials unit launches at VGH
Read ArticleVancouver Coastal Health has launched British Columbia’s first dedicated inpatient clinical trials unit for early-phase therapies in blood cancers. Located at Vancouver…
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Greater Than Cancer: Building the pathology lab of the future at VGH
Read ArticleThe Pathology Lab at VGH is BC’s go-to testing and diagnosis site for the most complex cancer cases. As the largest pathology…
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“Don’t give up hope:” Groundbreaking clinical trial at VGH gives Beverly the gift of time
Read ArticleAfter not responding to three rounds of chemotherapy, it was thought Beverly only had a few days left to live. But thanks…
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Breaking the cycle: A family’s fight against pancreatic cancer
Read ArticleFor Kris Hartvigsen, pancreatic cancer is a deeply personal battle. It’s a word that echoes through his family history – claiming his…
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Surviving blood cancer and now helping others
Read ArticleIn early-December 2020 David Corke was happy to be out doing what he loved again—coaching soccer. The former professional player, now the…
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Breathing Life Into Lung Cancer Detection
Read ArticleJason and Emily Ko donated $1.2M to support a Lung Cancer Screening pilot program at VGH
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Building hope for women and families facing ovarian cancer
Read ArticleRudy and Patricia North donate $2.5M to OVCARE research team Every three and a half hours another Canadian woman is diagnosed with…
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