Alberta Cancer Foundation

5 Ways Your Donations Help Support State-of-the-art Technology and Equipment

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Leading-edge equipment and innovative technology can not only help detect cancer earlier, but also provide advanced treatment options and improve patient quality of life. Here are a few ways your donation makes a difference.

PET MR

This unrivaled imaging technology combines magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with positron emission tomography (PET), allowing researchers to detect cancer easier, and to understand, more than ever before, how it behaves in the body.

Point of Care Ultrasound

Used for advanced cancer patients, this portable imaging technology will allow patients to be seen at home rather than in a clinic or emergency setting, improving quality of life and care.

Linac MR

Improving radiation treatment by merging the imaging abilities of an MRI system with the treatment capabilities of a Linear Accelerator, this machine will allow doctors to see and treat cancer in real time.

Volumetric Arc Therapy

A novel way of delivering radiation in less than three minutes, resulting in decreased treatment time and an improved patient experience.

My Care Conversations App

Photo of My Care Conversations App courtesy Alberta Health Services.

A recording app that enables patients to record appointments and conversations with their care teams to help them make more informed decisions and improve their cancer journey.

Your investment helps the Alberta Cancer Foundation provide support to all 17 cancer centres across the province.

Learn more about how you can support the Alberta Cancer Foundation at albertacancer.ca

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