http://www.phsa.ca/News test en-us 60 8/17/2010 2:31:18 PM http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/ABCCA/NewsCentre/2010-News-Releases/NewwebcamprovidesviewofBCCancerAgencyCentrefortheNorthconstruction.htm bccancer A new construction webcam overlooking the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North’s construction site in Prince George is now online at www.bccancer.bc.ca/RS/north. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:00:00 GMT New webcam provides view of BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North construction8/17/2010 2:31:18 PM http://www.bccdc.ca/resourcematerials/newsandalerts/healthalerts/WNV2010PosCrow bccdc The Provincial Animal Health Centre has confirmed that a dead crow from the Central Okanagan area has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first positive case of WNV in a crow ever in B.C. and the first evidence of any WNV activity in the province this year. To date, there have been no human cases or positive mosquito pools reported or identified in the province. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:57:48 GMT Crow First positive test for West Nile virus in 20108/12/2010 11:58:34 AM http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/ABCCA/NewsCentre/2010-News-Releases/Personalizedgenomesequencingincancertreatment—a+major+breakthrough+in+care.htm bccancer Researchers at the BC Cancer Agency Genome Sciences Centre have provided the first published example of genome-scale RNA and DNA sequencing of a tumour to aid in clinical decision making and therapeutic choice. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:32:35 GMT Personalized genome sequencing in cancer treatment—a major breakthrough in care8/10/2010 11:33:12 AM http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/NR/exeres/737933A5-CED5-4383-BD13-B5AC004DDFCB.htm bccancer Canadian Blood Services today launched the 13th annual Interior Drive for Life blood donor challenge, in partnership with the BC Cancer Agency, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:31:04 GMT Blood and cancer agencies unite for bloody battle (Prince George)8/10/2010 11:31:52 AM http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/ABCCA/NewsCentre/2010-News-Releases/Constructionstartsatcancercentreforthenorth.htm bccancer Premier Gordon Campbell and Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon, together with health and local government representatives, celebrated the start of construction on the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North today. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:00 GMT Construction starts at cancer centre for the north7/30/2010 2:44:10 PM http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/ABCCA/NewsCentre/2010-News-Releases/Scientistsdiscovercancer-causing+gene—helpingtodistinguishlungcancersubtypes.htm bccancer BC Cancer Agency scientists have identified a cancer-causing gene, BRF2, specific to squamous lung cell carcinoma. The gene could be used as an identification marker for this specific type of lung cancer and provide a new target for drug therapy. These findings come from a study by William Lockwood, PhD, and colleagues from the BC Cancer Agency, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, published in this week’s PLoS Medicine. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:00:00 GMT Scientists discover cancer-causing gene —helping to distinguish lung cancer subtypes7/29/2010 10:58:18 AM http://www.bccdc.ca/resourcematerials/newsandalerts/healthalerts/SalmonellaChester_July14.htm bccdc The BC Centre for Disease Control is asking British Columbians who may have purchased Freybe headcheese to discard it or return it to their place of purchase as it may be associated with a salmonella outbreak. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:05:00 GMT Salmonella Chester outbreak in British Columbia 7/14/2010 1:06:29 PM http://www.bccdc.ca/resourcematerials/newsandalerts/news/WNvNR.htm bccdc Vacation season is underway and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is reminding British Columbians to protect themselves from West Nile Virus (WNV) this summer. WNV is transmitted from birds to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:47:16 GMT Be vigilant and take precautions to avoid West Nile virus7/8/2010 1:47:54 PM http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/ABCCA/NewsCentre/2010-News-Releases/TeleOncologyroomsnowoperationalonHaidaGwaii.htm bccancer Cancer patients on Haida Gwaii will have greater access to cancer care professionals through videoconferencing equipment that is now in operation in both Queen Charlotte and Masset. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:42:29 GMT TeleOncology rooms now operational on Haida Gwaii7/8/2010 1:47:05 PM http://www.bccdc.ca/resourcematerials/newsandalerts/news/ShelfishNR2010.htm bccdc As outdoor temperatures increase, so does the risk of illnesses associated with eating raw or undercooked bivalve shellfish (e.g. oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, cockles). Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:25:14 GMT Raw, Undercooked Shellfish Can Cause Illness 6/28/2010 2:26:16 PM http://www.bccdc.ca/resourcematerials/newsandalerts/news/bbq_season_june24.htm bccdc It’s barbeque season and, as with any type of cooking, it's important to exercise safe food-handling practices to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading and causing food-borne illness. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:30:59 GMT Increase in food-borne infections during summer months6/24/2010 1:32:15 PM http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/ABCCA/NewsCentre/2010-News-Releases/BCscientistsdevelopnewdrugcandidateforprostatecancer.htm bccancer Scientists in B.C. have developed a unique experimental drug, EPI-001, that shrinks prostate cancer tumours in the lab. The breakthrough came from the research groups of Dr. Marianne Sadar, Senior Scientist, BC Cancer Agency, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, and Dr. Raymond Andersen, Professor, University of British Columbia. EPI-001 targets a protein believed responsible for the fatal progression of advanced stage prostate cancer. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:32:05 GMT BC scientists develop new drug candidate for prostate cancer6/14/2010 11:33:26 AM http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/ABCCA/NewsCentre/2010-News-Releases/Cancercentreforthenorthprojectreportreleased.htm bccancer The project report, Achieving Value for Money - BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North, has been released. The project report summarizes key information about the project, including the final total costs, as well as project benefits and innovations. The report describes the competitive selection process and how the final agreement is expected to achieve value for taxpayers' dollars. The final agreement with Plenary Health is expected to achieve value for taxpayers' dollars of $4.9 million, or 6.3 per cent, when compared to a project using traditional procurement delivery. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:50:56 GMT Cancer Centre for the North Project Report Released6/14/2010 11:31:17 AM http://www.bcchildrens.ca/NR/rdonlyres/E665DA32-B339-49B4-954E-578C46591EB7/45450/20100527SafeKidsWeek_PSAdoc.pdf bcchildrens Safe Kids Week is Canada's largest annual public awareness program, designed to help reduce the frequency and severity of preventable childhood injuries. This year, May 31 to June 5 has been proclaimed Safe Kids Week in British Columbia and is focused on preventing head injuries and the importance of using a helmet when participating in wheeled activities such as bicycling, in-line skating, roller hockey, and skateboarding. Mon, 31 May 2010 20:43:03 GMT Got Wheels? Get a Helmet: BC Children’s Hospital marks-Safe Kids Week May 31–June 55/31/2010 1:43:34 PM http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/ABCCA/NewsCentre/2010-News-Releases/BCCancerAgencyresearchersuncoversignificantrelapsebehaviorsinbreastcancersubtypes.htm bccancer BC Cancer Agency researchers recently published a study demonstrating how different types of breast cancer have the predisposition to spread to different parts of the body. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, looking at more than 3,700 early stage breast cancer patients, reveals that breast cancer subtypes impact survival outcomes and of the six subtypes studied each show a specific pattern of spread when a patient relapses. Thu, 27 May 2010 16:03:43 GMT BC Cancer Agency researchers uncover significant relapse behaviors in breast cancer subtypes5/27/2010 9:04:30 AM