We’re halfway there – Ontario and Nova Scotia

With a total of $15 million of research funded across Canada, we have made exceptional strides in learning more about breast cancer. PhD students and senior researchers are working each and every day to learn more about how this disease operates and how we can improve treatment methods. In London, Ontario BCSC has committed $10 […]

Finding the best cancer medication for your budget

In a climate of escalating drug costs – when a month’s supply of cancer medication can run into thousands of dollars – it’s critical for decision makers to maximize health gains within current budget constraints. Indeed, in public health care systems, such as exists in Canada, funding decisions for new cancer drugs currently take into […]

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. […]