March 1, 2013

Alberta Cancer Foundation to Partner in New Calgary Cancer Centre

The Government of Alberta announced plans today to build a new cancer centre in Calgary. This $1.2 billion dollar project will be built in partnership with the Alberta Cancer Foundation – Alberta’s largest cancer charity. The Alberta Cancer Foundation has committed to raise $200 million to support the new facility.

Dec. 12, 2012

Alberta Cancer Foundation funding to strengthen Alberta’s ability to offer clinical trials

The Alberta Cancer Foundation has awarded more than $3.1 million dollars to support cancer clinical trials research across this province, recognizing their importance as key research tools to advance medical knowledge and patient care in this province.

Dec. 5, 2012

A new non-invasive way of detecting pancreatic cancer could help find the disease earlier and allow for better treatment options, says Alberta-based cancer care researchers.

Nov. 14, 2012

Healing garden a legacy for 50 years of cancer volunteers

The Cross Cancer Institute’s Volunteer Association (CCIVA) turned sod today on a new outdoor space that will form a lasting legacy for cancer patients and celebrate a half-century of volunteering at the Alberta Health Services (AHS) cancer centre.

June 28, 2012

Alberta Cancer Foundation and Sanofi Canada partner to improve outcomes for colorectal cancer patients

Colorectal cancer patients must receive adequate follow-up care after their treatment is over to ensure any cancer recurrence is detected early, but many of those patients are currently not adhering to the recommended guidelines, say researchers.  A new research project funded by the Alberta Cancer Foundation and Sanofi Canada aims to improve the chances of early diagnosis if the cancer returns and save lives across the province.

June 5, 2012

Canadian “dream team” to tackle deadly brain cancer with $8.2 million from The Terry Fox Research Institute, The Terry Fox Foundation and its partners in Alberta and across Canada

They are a “dream team” comprised of some of the country’s top minds in cancer research. They are harnessing their talent and technologies to find new treatments for the most common and deadly form of brain cancer among adults with an $8.2 million investment from The Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI), The Terry Fox Foundation (TFF), Alberta Innovates–Health Solutions, the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Genome Canada, Genome BC and the BC Cancer Foundation.

Jan. 18, 2012

  Richard Simmons to Bust a Move in Edmonton

Richard Simmons is bringing his fabulous flare and frizzy ‘fro to Edmonton for the Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Bust a Move for Breast Health on March 24, 2012. Simmons is the celebrity guest instructor for the final hour of the six-hour fitness extravaganza at Northlands.

Dec. 8, 2011

Eye cancer patients receive best treatment closer to home

A new treatment for patie­nts with a rare form of eye cancer means they no longer need to leave Alberta for care, or risk losing an eye unnecessarily.

Nov. 21, 2011

Top cancer researcher recruited from Ontario with $14 M investment

Dr. John Lewis, currently the Robert Hardie Chair in Translational Prostate Cancer Research at London Health Sciences Centre, has been recruited to fill the Frank and Carla Sojonky Chair in Prostate Cancer Research at the University of Alberta.

Feb. 14, 2011 

 Major TELUS donation supports enhanced breast cancer detection

TELUS’ Go Pink campaign has raised more than $500,000 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation, with funds being used towards the purchase of digital mammography equipment. The Go Pink campaign raised a total of more than $2.45 million for women’s breast health across Canada.

Jan. 6, 2010

Enbridge becomes official title sponsor of the Ride to Conquer Cancer

Oct. 26, 2009

 
 The Alberta Cancer Foundation Presents An Evening with Reba McEntire & Guests

Sep. 3, 2009

 
Pressing breast to canvas for cancer

 
Jun. 16, 2009

 
Alberta Cancer Foundation invests $11 million to improve breast cancer screening across the  province