“With education and testing, this is a cancer that can be prevented.” Gary Smith was a healthy, esteemed athlete in his 50s who was a gold-medal winning basketball player in the World Masters Mens Basketball League and a player on the Canadian National Men’s Basketball team when he was young. He was also a respected … ( more » )
A Miracle. “I shouldn’t be alive…my baby girl shouldn’t be alive…but we’re both here thanks to Dr. Chan.” Those words are being spoken by Shannon Gaudette, 39, a woman who had two malignant tumours – one the size of an orange, the other the size of a lemon — removed from her brain in June. … ( more » )
Teamwork Is Critical – Chantal and Shane Dueck credit the specialized skills of an RCH care team for saving baby Brielle David’s story “Royal Columbian is the only hospital in B.C. where this could have happened all under one roof,” says cardiac surgeon Dr. Tim Latham. “ Other hospitals specialize in high-risk maternity and newborn … ( more » )
Terry Fox – Always thankful for the way he was treated Terry Fox with Dr. Ladislav Antonik, medical director, Royal Columbian hospital in 1980. Fox entered the hospital for chemotherapy treatments. Photograph by: Brian Kent, Vancouver Sun Watch CBC Video In March, 1977 Terry Fox was diagnosed with cancer at Royal Columbian. He was not … ( more » )
“I felt I was taken care of by the best” In November of 2004, CFL coach Wally Buono fell just short of leading the BC Lions to a Grey Cup victory, losing 27-19 to the Toronto Argonauts. But as hard fought and grueling as that game was, his toughest battle was yet to come. Two … ( more » )
“I felt it was in God’s hands” Stanley Franks was in his third season with the BC Lions. During a game on July 8, 2011 against the Calgary Stampeders, he dislocated his left knee. The Lion’s medical trainer along with team physician, Dr. Dory Boyer who works at the RCH, had him quickly moved to … ( more » )
“Everyone tells me how lucky we were” It’s amazing how quickly life can fall apart. It can happen to anyone – an accident at work, a car crash, or something as simple as a misplaced step. In December of 2010, 39-year-old Trevor James fell five feet from a ladder, hit the concrete ground and fractured … ( more » )
A Miracle. “I shouldn’t be alive…my baby girl shouldn’t be alive…but we’re both here thanks to Dr. Chan.” Those words … ( more » )