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Bruce B. Forster, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy in Canada and the number one cause of cancer death among nonsmokers in North America.[1] The incidence increases significantly after age 50. More... Read More
Coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) is performed by injecting an intravenous contrast agent and then imaging the heart during a single breath hold utilizing multidetector (MDCT) technology. This new... Read More
Breast cancer will be diagnosed in approximately 2500 women in BC this year. BC has the highest incidence of breast cancer in Canada, but it also has the best survival rate. This is due in part to improved detection of... Read More
Coronary artery disease (CAD) continues to be the number one cause of death in North America—a fact that is stimulating the search for screening techniques for its early detection. In 1999, 36% of all deaths in Canada... Read More