Using skin cream to protect the breast during radiation
Hello! My name is Katelyn Cousteils and I’m an MSc student in the Department of Biochemistry at Western University. I work at London Health Sciences Centre’s London Regional Cancer Program under the supervision of Dr. Eva Turley. Dr. Turley’s lab looks at the role of the sugar hyaluronan and its receptor proteins RHAMM and CD44 […]
Developing a blood-based test to monitor breast cancer patients during treatment
Hi! My name is Karla Williams and I’m a postdoctoral fellow at Western University. I’m mentored by Hon Leong, PhD and Ann Chambers, PhD, whose labs investigate various aspects of tumour biology such as tumour metastasis and dormancy. The focus of my research as a translational breast cancer research trainee is on developing a blood-based […]
Cancer charity with similar name being investigated by FTC
The Breast Cancer Society of Canada is not associated with American charity The Breast Cancer Society Inc. which is currently being investigated by the Federal Trade Commission. The Breast Cancer Society of Canada has never has been affiliated with The Breast Cancer Society Inc. The Breast Cancer Society of Canada is a Canadian charity that […]
Targeting inflammation to combat breast cancer
Epidemiological and clinical research suggests a strong association between inflammation and breast cancer development. Therefore, targeting the process of inflammation is an attractive new intervention strategy for combating breast cancer. One of the inflammatory molecules observed in advanced cancer patients is called interleukin 17, and interleukin17-producing cells are also observed in breast cancer patients. Dr. […]
Improving radiation dose in the patient clinic
Hello! I’m Niloufar, an MSc student in the Department of Medical Biophysics at Western University. I’m a graduate student of Dr. Eugene Wong, and I perform experiments at Robarts Research Institute and London Regional Cancer Program (LRCP) in the labs of Drs. Paula Foster and Fred Dick. Radiation therapy is the standard treatment option for […]
Discovering and developing new peptide-based drugs for breast cancer
Hi everyone! My name is Alexandra Hauser-Kawaguchi. I’m a PhD student in the Department of Chemistry at Western University and I work at London Health Sciences Centre’s London Regional Cancer Program under the supervision of Len Luyt, PhD. Our lab focuses on peptide-based chemistry. Peptides are strands of less than 50 amino acids. When there […]
Community events keep us going
Every day I am humbled by the generosity of others. This sentiment is especially true when I think of the dedicated people who organize and host community events to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. We have many community events throughout the year, but I would like to draw attention to a […]
Studying Numb: a protein known to suppress breast cancer
Hello! My name is Ran Wei and I’m a PhD candidate in the Department of Biochemistry at Western University, working with Shawn Li, PhD. Our lab is interested in discovering the pathways involved in the development of different cancers including breast cancer. Some changes in such pathways are intimately associated with cancer progression. One type […]
Which genes cause unwanted side effects?
Hello! My name is Adrienne Borrie and I’m a PhD candidate in the Department of Clinical Pharmacology at Western University. I work at London Health Sciences Centre’s University Hospital and London Regional Cancer Program. An important therapy for breast cancer includes a group of drugs called the aromatase inhibitors. These drugs are effective for treating […]
National Volunteer Week 2015
Happy National Volunteer Week! If you are interested in volunteering, we encourage you to contact our friendly Volunteer Coordinator, Johanne. Apply here: http://www.bcsc.ca/p/450/l/483/t/Volunteer-Page
