Through innovative research on cancer treatment and prevention, members of the UBC Faculty of Medicine are attacking cancer on several fronts. Building from a rich tradition of discovery science, our people and partners are taking hold of new technologies and are exploring new areas of research to advance knowledge and improve care.
Spotlight
New test identifies high-risk childhood brain tumours, improving treatment decisions
The test could transform the way the most common type of malignant tumour in children is treated globally.
Ultrasound improves cancer detection in women with dense breasts
A new UBC study highlights how ultrasound can detect cancers in dense breast tissue that would otherwise be missed by standard mammography.
Cancer-like mutations in healthy cells point to origins of breast cancer
Understanding how cancer-causing mutations arise could lead to new methods for early detection, prevention and treatment.
Drug discovery could prevent spread of childhood bone cancer
By stopping cancer from spreading to the lungs, the drug could give children and teens battling osteosarcoma a greater chance of survival.
How to choose the right sunscreen this summer
Dr. Monica Li debunks common sunscreen myths and discusses how you can choose the best protection for your skin.
Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer — and how to test for it — using AI
New UBC Medicine research will help ensure patients with high-risk endometrial cancer get the care they need.
Can your breath be used to detect lung cancer?
In the first laboratory of its kind in North America, UBC’s Dr. Renelle Myers is harnessing the power of breath in the hopes of saving more lives, sooner.
New ‘spatial’ biomarkers could better predict treatment outcomes for Hodgkin lymphoma
A new study by UBC researchers could help predict patient outcomes and guide better treatment decisions.
‘We now know our enemy’: UBC study offers new hope for treating relapsed childhood leukemia
Single-cell genomic analysis reveals how a form of pediatric leukemia changes at relapse, guiding the development of new treatment possibilities.
How exercise can boost cancer treatment and recovery
Dr. Kristin Campbell and her team are helping people living with cancer incorporate exercise into their treatment and recovery.