BC Cancer Agency

From WikiMD's medical encyclopedia

BC Cancer Agency is a provincial organization responsible for cancer care in British Columbia, Canada. It provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia by working with community partners to deliver a range of oncology services, including prevention, early detection, treatment and research.

History

The BC Cancer Agency was established in 1938 as the British Columbia Cancer Institute. Its mandate was to provide radiation therapy services, while also conducting research into the causes and cure for cancer. Over the years, the agency has expanded its services and now provides a full range of oncology services.

Services

The BC Cancer Agency provides a range of services including diagnosis, treatment, patient support, palliative care, and research. The agency operates six regional cancer centres and a research centre.

Diagnosis and Treatment

The BC Cancer Agency provides diagnostic services including pathology, radiology, and nuclear medicine. Treatment services include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgical oncology.

Patient Support

The agency provides a range of patient support services including counselling, nutrition, pain and symptom management, and palliative care.

Research

The BC Cancer Agency conducts research into the causes and cure for cancer. The agency's research program includes clinical trials, epidemiology, and cancer genomics.

Partnerships

The BC Cancer Agency works with a range of partners including the British Columbia Ministry of Health, regional health authorities, hospitals, and other healthcare providers. The agency also works with community partners to deliver cancer prevention and early detection programs.

See Also



This Canadian health-related article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it.


Stub icon
   This article is a  stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it!




  • BC Cancer Agency

Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Transform your life with W8MD's budget GLP-1 injections from $125.

W8mdlogo.png
W8MD weight loss doctors team

W8MD offers a medical weight loss program to lose weight in Philadelphia. Our physician-supervised medical weight loss provides:

NYC weight loss doctor appointments

Start your NYC weight loss journey today at our NYC medical weight loss and Philadelphia medical weight loss clinics.

Linkedin_Shiny_Icon Facebook_Shiny_Icon YouTube_icon_(2011-2013) Google plus


Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Retrieved from "https://wikimd.org/w/index.php?title=BC_Cancer_Agency&oldid=6331450"

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD