Cancer

Through innovative research on cancer treatment and prevention, members of the UBC Faculty of Medicine are attacking cancer on several fronts. Building from a rich tradition of discovery science, our people and partners are taking hold of new technologies and are exploring new areas of research to advance knowledge and improve care.

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How exercise can boost cancer treatment and recovery

Dr. Kristin Campbell and her team are helping people living with cancer incorporate exercise into their treatment and recovery.
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A roadmap for individualized metastatic prostate cancer care

New research traces the branching path of de novo metastatic prostate cancer, uncovering new treatment opportunities.
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Could chicken eggs help revolutionize cancer treatment for children?

UBC’s Dr. James Lim is part of a research team helping to bring new hope to children battling hard-to-treat cancers.
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Study shows potential of new treatment strategies for most common childhood cancer

UBC researchers made a key discovery about how childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia evolves and responds to targeted therapies.
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High insulin levels directly linked to pancreatic cancer

A new UBC study offers the first detailed explanation of why people with obesity and type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of pancreatic cancer.
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Detecting breast cancer sooner

Dr. Paula Gordon’s research is helping ensure women have access to life-saving breast cancer screening.
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B.C. researchers identify gene that fuels aggressive childhood cancers

New UBC research sheds light on why some forms of neuroblastoma are so deadly, uncovers new treatment targets.
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UBC researchers find radiation not necessary for some patients with low-risk breast cancer

The new approach would spare patients of radiation and its side effects, while improving access for those who need radiation therapy most.
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