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A radiologist performs a mammogram on a middle-aged woman
Premise / May 2023

Breast cancer screening in BC: What we should be proud of and how to make it even better

BY: Paula B. Gordon, OBC, MD, FRCPC, FSBI

Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women in Canada. Screening is done to find cancers early to reduce mortality and to allow for successful treatment with less aggressive... Read More

A doctor cares for an Asian Canadian senior in a wheelchair
Editorials / May 2023

Providing culturally competent care to Asian Canadians

BY: Yvonne Sin, MD

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Adopted in 2002, it is a way to recognize the contributions of Asian Canadians to our society. The diversity of our population is what makes Canada such a... Read More

A stethoscope shaped into a heart with the words "Thank you" in the middle
President's Comment / May 2023

A culture of recognition, appreciation, and celebration

BY: Joshua Greggain, MD

Dr Joshua Greggain At times, medicine can feel like a thankless profession—long hours, life-altering decisions, counseling through difficult diagnoses, family support, patient advocacy,... Read More

A woman sits by the window looking sad
Editorials / May 2023

One small step for Harry and Meghan, one giant leap backward for women

BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC

I am neither “Team Kate and William” nor “Team Meghan and Harry.” I used to be ambivalent about the media narrative surrounding Britain’s royal family. However, when I watched Harry and Meghan on... Read More

A woman sits at the table, reading a newspaper
Editorials / April 2023

Menopause: Is the media going to set the record straight?

BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC

According to Statistics Canada, there are over 5.3 million people in British Columbia,[1] and nearly one-quarter of them are women 45 years of age or older. This prompts the question: for a condition... Read More

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BCMJ

The BCMJ is a general medical journal that shares knowledge while building connections among BC physicians.

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ISSN 0007‍-‍0556 (Print)
ISSN 2293‍-‍6106 (Online)
Established 1959