Alanna Dyck's Colleagues at BC Cancer Agency
Sarah Costa
Health Economist, Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer Control (ARCC)
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
BC Cancer Agency
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BC Cancer, a part of the Provincial Health Services Authority, provides a province-wide, population-based cancer control program. BC Cancer accepts patients who have been diagnosed with cancer and are referred by a physician.BC Cancer's mandate covers the full spectrum of cancer care from prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment, to research and education, to supportive and palliative care.Vision - A world free from cancerMission - To reduce the burden of cancer in British ColumbiaValuesWe provide person-centred care and supportWe collaborate to deliver high-quality integrated careWe treat all those we serve with compassion and kindnessWe serve with purpose and passionWe inspire creativity and excellence through innovationBC Cancer operates six regional cancer centres, providing assessment and diagnostic services, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and supportive care. BC Cancer works in partnership with communities to provide a network of chemotherapy clinics so patients can receive care closer to home.Research is an essential part of BC Cancer's mission to not only find the causes of cancer, but to find better treatments for prolonged life and better quality of life.The BC Cancer Foundation raises funds for cancer research and enhancements to care at BC Cancer.