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 Have a question about cancer that you can’t find an answer for? Every issue Dr. Simon Sutcliffe, head of the BC Cancer Agency, will answer a reader’s question to clarify issues on cancer research, debunk myths and discuss other related issues. If you have a burning cancer question please send it to cancerwise@bccancer.bc.ca.
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I know the BC Cancer Agency has cancer centres around the province and treats people with cancer, but are there other services it provides to all residents of B.C.?
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There is a lot of talk about the BC Cancer Agency’s population-based approach to cancer. What does that mean? How does it benefit me?
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I’ve read that B.C. has the highest cancer survival rates in Canada. I’ve also read that the BC Cancer Agency is continuing to focus on improving what is called “positive outcomes.” What does that exactly mean?
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I have heard the term "translational research" more and more. What does this mean and how does this benefit patients in B.C.?
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I’ve been hearing for over 60 years that we will beat cancer, so why haven’t we beaten this disease and found a cure? What is all this research funding actually doing?
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