Tania Sallinen, individual with most cancers who accomplished ovarian-cancer therapy –
“From our first assembly with Dr. Chan, she made us really feel comfy and assured we had been in good fingers. After chemotherapy and belly surgical procedure, Dr. Chan gave us the information – I’m in remission. We’re perpetually grateful to her, BC Most cancers and the surgical crew at Vancouver Common Hospital for the superb care. I would like different ladies dealing with this problem to know they don’t seem to be alone.”
Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Fairness –
“A analysis of gynecological most cancers is confronted by too many individuals every year. With these new and expanded applications and devoted workers, these with gynecological most cancers will expertise specialised, life-saving care near their dwelling and family members.”
Dr. Penny Ballem, board chair, Vancouver Coastal Well being –
“Vancouver Coastal Well being may be very happy to assist the enlargement of gynecologic cancer-surgery and different associated cancer-treatment companies for girls throughout the province. The addition of workers and extra operating-room time will assist immediately profit oncology sufferers at Vancouver Common Hospital (VGH) and different places all through the area. We’re extremely grateful to the Ministry of Well being, VGH & UBC Hospital Basis and our health-care companions for his or her ongoing funding in most cancers care.”
Angela Chapman, president and CEO, VGH & UBC Hospital Basis –
“As founding companions within the creation of the Ovarian Most cancers Analysis Program in 2000, we’re grateful to our donors whose contributions of greater than $20 million have allowed made-in-British Columbia discoveries to affect world requirements of care. VGH & UBC Hospital Basis are deeply inspired to see assets and assist proceed to develop for individuals in British Columbia who’re dealing with a gynecological most cancers analysis.”
Dr. David Byres, president and CEO, Provincial Well being Companies Authority (PHSA) –
“The increasing gynecological oncology applications are tangible outcomes made potential by way of the 10-year Most cancers Motion Plan, which is laying the muse for improved entry to care and extra health-care professionals to ship that care. Along with the Ministry, BC Most cancers, PHSA and our regional health-authority companions, we’re dedicated to enhancing the care expertise for sufferers with gynecological cancers by guaranteeing companies can be found the place and once they want them.”
Sarah Roth, president and CEO, BC Most cancers Basis –
“The BC Most cancers Basis and our beneficiant donors sit up for supporting these very important groups as they broaden BC Most cancers’s provincial community of world-class researchers and clinicians, growing more practical remedies and growing entry to state-of-the-art care for girls all through B.C.”
Susan Brown, president and CEO, Inside Well being –
“The introduction of a brand new gynecological oncology program in Kelowna displays Inside Well being’s dedication to enhancing group well being by offering residents all through the area with enhanced entry to specialised most cancers care. This new service will assist people and households by way of their most cancers journey, decreasing the burden of journey for analysis and care throughout an already tough time.”
Laurie Leith, vice-president Regional Hospitals and Well being Companies, Fraser Well being –
“A most cancers analysis is a daunting and life-changing occasion, making entry to well timed, specialised care important to making sure sufferers obtain the assist and therapy they should recuperate. With the Fraser Well being area rising, this funding in gynecological oncology care will enhance entry to care nearer to dwelling and can strengthen our well being system to fulfill each present and future calls for.”
Kathy MacNeil, president and CEO, Island Well being –
“We all know that accessing care as shortly as potential is crucial in enhancing outcomes for individuals following a most cancers analysis. The addition of a 3rd gynecological oncologist, extra scientific and administrative assist workers and elevated operating-room hours will imply extra individuals within the Island Well being area can get the life-saving most cancers care they want extra shortly.”
