In this Issue
Dr. Jason Tay is Exploring Improved Treatment Options for Blood Cancer Patients
By expanding treatment options, Dr. Jason Tay intends to improve the quality of life for Albertans facing blood cancer
A free SMS-subscription service aims to comfort COVID-19 anxieties
The Benefits of Forest Bathing
Mindful sessions in the forest can help improve sleep, lower cortisol levels, pulse rate, and blood pressure
5 Ways Your Donations Are Enhancing Care and Transforming Treatment Options for Women’s Cancers
Advances in early detection, image-guided brachytherapy and the ACE program are all supported by donor generosity
Beat the heat and try a paddling sport on the reservoir, lake or river this summer
Sustainable Seafood That is Good for Your Health and the Planet
A review of Ocean Wise seafood and a recipe for pan-seared salmon with blood orange fennel salad
The Importance of Community-based Support Programs
Patti Morris explains the comprehensive range of support and resources available for Albertans facing cancer
How Cancer Survivors Can Be Blood, Organ and Tissue Donors
Dr. Mindy Goldman, medical director of donor and clinical services at Canadian Blood Services, details donating after cancer
Immunotherapy has emerged as the game-changing treatment of the past decade, with application in Alberta and beyond showing life-saving results
Four Decades of Innovation in Palliative Care
Since the 1980s, Alberta-based palliative care research has improved the quality of life for individuals living with advanced cancer
Person-centred Care Recognizes that No Two Cancer Experiences are Alike
The Putting Patients First tool helps provide holistic care that considers each patient’s unique experience with cancer
Robert (Bob) Dixon: A Lasting Legacy
Robert Dixon’s philanthropic spirit is remembered through his unprecedented gift to the Alberta Cancer Foundation
The Benefits of a Coordinated Province-Wide Diagnosis Program
The Accelerated Cancer Diagnosis program has a goal to streamline, coordinate and standardize the diagnosis program
How an Albertan clinical trial made breast cancer treatment safer for women across the country
Alberta’s Cervical Cancer Screening Program Marks its 20th Anniversary
It’s one of the most robust screening programs in Canada
Ian Robinson is living well with cancer by advocating for men’s health and making every day count
Research Rockstar: Dr. Luc Berthiaume
Cell biologist, Dr. Luc Berthiaume is developing a potentially life-saving drug
Dr. Don Morris: Cancer Care Champion
Through his expertise in research, teaching, clinical work and as an administrative leader, Dr. Don Morris has worked across the board to advance cancer care in Calgary
Atieh Behravesh reflects on the support she received from the Breast Cancer Supportive Care Clinic
Elisabeth Mühlenfeld honours her husband, Reinhard, and his extraordinary generosity
The Give’r Project Invites Albertans to Give Where They Live
Long-time fundraiser, Andrew Gregory, believes there is no finish line for giving back
West Edmonton Mall’s Walk Against Cancer event raises funds through strides and good vibes