Cancer
How many types of cancer are there?
There are over 200 types of cancer.
How many cancer risk factors can be prevented?
4/10 risk factors can be prevented
What Ways can cancer affect someone?
Cancer can effect someone physicall, emotionally, and mentally.
What happened in 1938 for Bc Cancer Foundation?
In 1938 the first Bc cancer treatment centre was made.
How much was their first donation and who was it from?
Their first donation was 50$ in 1945 from a community group of women.
What are the most common cancer in females?(3)
Breast cancer, Lung cancer, and colorectal cancer.
What are the several different treatments for cancer?
Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
What are some Physically effects of cancer on someone?
Fatigue, pain, weight and eating change, immune syste and blood changes, body image change, and organs function decline
What happened during 2025 for Bc Cancer Foundation?
in 2025, bc cancer foundation launched a new clinical trial in bc for immunotherapy blood cancer.
What’s bc cancer foundation mission statement ?
“ our mission statement is to build a world free from cancer”
What are the most common cancers in the male?(3)
Prostate cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer
How is the type of treatment determined? (3)
Treatments are decided on the cancer you have, stage of cancer, personal preference, and your age.
How does cancer affect someone mentally?
Cancer can cause distress, leading to anxiety, depression, and a fear of reoccurrence.
What happened during 1967 for Bc cancer foundation?
In 1967, bc cancer foundation was the first in Canada to use proton beams on tumour
what is bc cancer foundation?
Bc cancer is the fundraising partner of bc cancer, and they are the largest philanthropic funded of cancer research and care.
Cancer is a large group of a disease where some of the body cells grow uncontrollably.
What are some strategies to prevent cancer? (3)
Restrictions tabbacoo, maintaining healthy weight through diet and exercise, limiting alcohol, sun protection, vaccines to prevent viruses, and attending regular screenings
What happens when family roles are reversed when someone is dealing with cancer? (1)
When someone is dealing with cancer in a family, roles are often reversed causing kids to take on chores and partners become primary caregivers.
What happened during 2017 for bc cancer foundation?
In 2017, bc cancer foundation identifys new ovarian cancer subtypes
What makes bc cancer foundation unique? (3)
Bc cancer foundation stands out because of its approach to cancer care, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, research, education, and supportive care
what causes cancer?
Cancer is caused by genetic mutations that disrupts normal cell function, growth, and division.
What is immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy strengthens the immune system ability to fight the cancer off
What do family and friends feel when someone they love is dealing with cancer?
They often feel fear, anxiety, anger, sadness, guilt, and a sense of loss.
What happened during 2024 for Bc cancer foundation?
In 2024, bc cancer foundation scientists discovered a drug that could stop the spread of the most common bone cancer in children
bc cancer foundation supports over 80,000 British Columbians who suffer with cancer.