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What You Need to Know About Radon

WEBWhat You Need to Know About Radon. Radon gas exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. On average, one Albertan is diagnosed with radon-induced lung …

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Exploring Cost-effective Immunotherapy Treatments

WEBChu’s trial will still partner with a biologics company to license the virus that carries the gene that manipulates the T-cells. But even with the cost of the patented sequence, point-of …

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Fermented Food and Gut Health

WEBShutterstock. A quick glance at any hip restaurant’s menu or list of current food trends will reveal that fermented foods are the big thing in culinary culture these …

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Why Katie Cowie gives back

WEBLastly, for everyone, Katie Cowie emphasizes the importance of being aware of your own body, such as practicing regular self-breast exams. “Cancer does not …

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The Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program

WEBPrograms such as, the Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program (ALCSP), a groundbreaking two-year pilot project initiated by Alberta Health Services (AHS). …

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Stories about inspiring Albertans living with and beyond cancer

WEBWe are privileged to share people’s stories. Patients, researchers, health care workers, family members, donors, Albertans. Stories shared through our Leap magazine, blog …

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Patient Resources

WEBAlberta Cancer Foundation donations office. 780-432-8500. Cross Cancer Institute main reception: Patient appointments/medical matters. 780-432-8771. Westmount office, …

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OWN.CANCER Campaign

WEBIt will also help to establish Alberta as an international leader in cancer care, research and innovation. Together, the Alberta Cancer Foundation, University of Calgary and Alberta …

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Everything You Need to Know About the Enbridge Tour Alberta …

WEBMcDonald and his fellow riders will see some changes in this year’s Tour. The Alberta Cancer Foundation rebranded it as the Enbridge Tour Alberta For Cancer in …

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Alberta's Cancer Centres: Supporting patients across the province

WEBAs the official fundraising partner for all 17 Alberta Health Services cancer centres across the province, we make life better for Albertans facing cancer by supporting world-class …

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Screening and Stigma

WEBWhere a person lives or comes from might also mean they are sometimes less likely to access potentially life-saving screening services. Thankfully, doctors, …

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Patient Financial Assistant Program

WEBThe Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Patient Financial Assistance Program offers support to eligible patients who have financial needs, addressing some of the direct costs of care, …

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Rebuilding Trust Through the Circle

WEBFor many Indigenous communities, the circle is a sacred symbol representing interconnectedness. The circle holds immense importance from the medicine wheel to …

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Provincial Patient Navigation Program

WEBSince its inception, the Provincial Patient Navigation Program has helped well over 40,000 Albertans navigate their cancer journeys. These patients reported that the program’s …

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Should we be eating like cavemen

WEBThese diets emphasize protein from meat and this may be a problem. Protein is necessary for good health. However, to reduce the risk of cancer, we …

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Meet our Board of Trustees

WEBChair of the OWN.CANCER Campaign Task Force (CALGARY) Gelaine was appointed as an Alberta Cancer Foundation Trustee in 2016. Gelaine holds a master’s degree in …

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