In this Issue
Dr. Egiroh Omene is Improving Quality of Life for Brain Tumour Patients
He used to score touchdowns on the football field, but Dr. Omene’s new goal is to improve the quality of life for patients with the aggressive brain tumour, glioblastoma
Dr. Elise Fear is Making Waves
A new screening technology could elevate breast cancer care, become an accessible monitoring tool for oncologists and help improve women’s health care
How Monthly Donations Make a Big Difference
Monthly donations add up to having a significant impact on cancer care and research
A look at how the use of cannabis, specifically CBD and THC, can help address side-effects caused by cancer treatment
Electric bicycles can help take your workout to the next level
Understanding Breast Cancer, From Screening to Metastatic Disease
Dr. Jeff Cao shares some information about the latest in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and care
Planned and Strategic Giving Tips for Young Adults
Christy Soholt, director of legacy and strategic philanthropy at the Alberta Cancer Foundation, shares her tips for young donors interested in giving back
The Calgary Cancer Centre will be the largest comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility in Canada when it opens in 2024
The Science of Mindful Cancer Care
Dr. Linda Carlson is passionate about helping cancer patients cope through mindfulness approaches
These Alberta Health Services initiatives include programming that recognizes and validates diverse patient populations
Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigators help make a cancer diagnosis less overwhelming with personalized guidance and support
Breaking the Stigma: Tyler Torpe’s Story
By sharing his experience with testicular cancer, Tyler Torpe hopes to encourage others to visit their health-care providers
New Technology: Taking Prostate Cancer Imaging to the Next Level
PSMA-PET, a cutting-edge imaging technology, could help diagnose and monitor the treatment response of prostate cancer with more accuracy and precision
A lively community event in Calgary created connection and helped raise funds for cancer patients in need of extra support
Research Rockstar: Dr. Charlie Butts
As a specialist in lung cancers, Dr. Charlie Butts works directly with patients and in clinical trials research
Playing Music and Paying Tribute to a Good Cause
Since 2017, GEDfest has raised tens of thousands of dollars for cancer treatment and research
Caring for Patients in Alberta’s Far North
Tracy Peddy has always helped bring quality care to patients living in some of the most rural parts of the province
A targeted drug therapy has extended this 30-year-old’s life from weeks to years
Helping Bring World-Class Cancer Care to Calgary
Heather Culbert is part of the grassroots effort that helped make the new Calgary Cancer Centre a reality
Tom Hewitt is leading big fundraising and recruitment efforts for his Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer team
