Cancer Information

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization devoted to the formulation of early diagnostic treatment programs and research towards the ultimate conquest of ovarian cancer.

The Vancouver Island Ladies Motorcycle Ride for Breast Cancer research is an annual ride from Parksville to Courtenay and back to raise money for breast cancer research. This part is a slideshow of still pictures from the ride.

Linus Pauling on Abram Hoffer’s cancer research (1993).

Headed by Dr. Daniel Von Hoff, TGen’s Pancreatic Cancer Research Laboratory focuses on genetic and biochemical approaches to identify diagnostics and molecular targets for the development of new therapies for pancreatic cancer. Dr. Von Hoff and his team were instrumental in the development of one anti-cancer agent (gemcitabine) that significantly improves survival rates of patients [...]

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, but receives the least amount of federal research dollars among the leading cancer killers. Research is the key to unlocking the mystery of this devastating disease. YOU can help raise the cure. Watch this in-depth video about the progress being made in [...]

The Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is a national leader among childhood cancer, hematology, and blood and marrow transplant programs, serving infants to young adults. Recognized as one of the top five pediatric cancer centers in the country by Child magazine, the Aflac Cancer Center treats more than [...]