DID YOU KNOW?
CANCER ISN'T ONE
Learn about the what, how, and
DISEASE, BUT OVER
200 DISEASES?
Cancer Decoded.
why of cancer in our new series,
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COVID-19 &
UBCCA
Due to COVID-19 in BC, all current UBCCA events have been taken to a virtual platform. Remember to be kind, calm, and safe in these next few months: we're in this together.
Our Misson
We’re a student-run club at the University of British Columbia. We aim to provide support, awareness, and fundraise in the fight against cancer. Learn more →
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Our Stories
Stories of Hope: Vanessa Delle Monache
This blog post has been written in the perspective of two time cancer survivor, Vanessa Delle Monache. Follow along her story as she is diagnosed with both Hodgkin's Lymphoma and breast cancer and learns to overcome both diseases and share her Story of Hope...
World Cancer Day: A Survivor, Science and Hope
February 4th marks a critical day every year, commemorating an initiative dedicated to the fight against the global cancer epidemic. Led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), this day is observed by UN Members, and originated from World Cancer Summit...
Movember: A Beginner’s Guide of the Basics & the Stats
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...
Bell Let’s Talk: Why You Should Get Involved
At UBC Cancer Association, promoting health awareness and wellbeing beyond the physical aspect is at the top of our priorities. Spreading awareness about mental health issues is needed in order to break down age-old stigmas and stereotypes that prevent people from...