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Movember: A Beginner’s Guide of the Basics & the Stats

Movember: A Beginner’s Guide of the Basics & the Stats

by Yasmina Seifeddine | Nov 24, 2020 | Healthy Living, News, Series, Stories for UBCCA

Every year, when November rolls around, everyone gets excited to participate in Movember, from wearing moustaches (real or fake) to raising funds and being part of the month-long movement. However, Movember is not simply about one disease but rather the overall mental...
Movember: A Movement for Men’s Health

Movember: A Movement for Men’s Health

by Aysan | Nov 6, 2020 | Healthy Living, News, Series, Stories for UBCCA

As Movember approaches, a memory came to my mind, one of a friend frantically calling me one day and trying to cope with an incident she experienced earlier that morning:  “I had just woken up to go for a run, taking a route across Lions Gate Bridge. Halfway...
Cancer Decoded Spotlight – Episode 21: Infant Brain Tumours

Cancer Decoded Spotlight – Episode 21: Infant Brain Tumours

by Eashan H | Sep 7, 2020 | Cancer Decoded, Series

Our September Cancer Decoded comic is out! This month, we take a look at infant brain tumours, the most common type of cancer in infants, after leukemia, owing to difficulties in detection. Linked to family history, a common first sign of brain tumours is a...

EGFR Mutations Sources (Cancer Decoded: Spotlight)

by Adam Mesa | May 15, 2018 | Cancer Decoded, Series

EGFR Mutations EGFR mutations are commonly found in lung cancer and can impact treatment methods – but what exactly are EGFR mutations? What happens when a cancer isn’t EGFR positive? A cancer that’s EGFR negative wouldn’t be treatable with...
Hiring for Relay for Life Committee, VP Marketing and Cancer Decoded!

Hiring for Relay for Life Committee, VP Marketing and Cancer Decoded!

by Enid Au | Nov 28, 2017 | Cancer Decoded, Club Stuff, News, UBC, Volunteering

Volunteer with us! Relay for Life Committee, VP Marketing, & Cancer Decoded. The deadline has passed! Thank you to everyone who applied! Apply Here Applications close January 11th at 11:59 pm. Always wanted something substantial to put onto your resume? Want...

Atoms and Molecules (Episode 2 – Cancer Decoded)

by Adam Mesa | Mar 1, 2017 | Cancer Decoded, Series, UBC

Keep Reading Unfortunately the next episode of Cancer Decoded and part 2 of this episode is not out yet! They on March 15th. The Next Episode References Libretext Libraries. (2014, Jul) Introduction to Carbohydrates. Retrieved...
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