Hello from Kimberly Carson

Hello! Please allow me to introduce myself, I haven’t been here long, but with over 25 years in the nonprofit sector I have fluidly immersed myself in the Breast Cancer Society of Canada’s legacy, achievements and spirit. That means I already know that you are an integral part of BCSC. I may not know you […]

Executive Director Says “Goodbye”

I believe this is the most difficult blog that I have ever written; there are tears in my eyes and a smile on my face! As I head into retirement next month, the very first thought that comes to mind is an overwhelming feeling of honour. I feel very honoured to have had a leadership […]

Investigating the role of fibulin-3 in breast cancer metastasis

Hi! My name is Michelle Noonan and I’m a second-year MSc candidate in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Western University. I work in the laboratory of Dr. Moshmi Bhattacharya, located in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western. Our lab works on better understanding the mechanisms regulating breast cancer metastasis, the spreading of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Researcher Antonio’s Allies: Nanoparticles and light

Greetings! My name is Antonio Benayas, postdoctoral researcher working at Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, (INRS – Varennes, QC). I am a physicist by background and training, and currently my daily efforts take place between a chemistry lab and another new born cell-imaging lab. I focus on deploying two powerful allies at the battle […]