Alberta Cancer Foundation

Good News Numbers

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600Albertans survived cancer last year that would not have survived the same diagnosis 25 years ago
25,000Rural women have access to mammography through mobile units
50The number of new cancer research projects launched last year alone. Hundreds more are ongoing
2,500The number of times patients and families have made use of the Alberta Cancer Foundation’s patient assistance fund
30,000Healthy Albertans are enrolled in the Tomorrow Project, a huge research study that will help teach us more about cancer and its prevention, treatment and causes
14The number of cancer research chairs in Alberta made possible with Alberta Cancer Foundation support
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Bright Mind

Using advanced analytical tools and data, Dr. Emily Walker and her team help predict future cancer care needs in Alberta.

Impact

Pedal Power

For most of the year, Bellerose Composite High School is much like any other, but wander into the St. Albert school’s atrium in early March, and the scene will be anything but ordinary.