Alberta Cancer Foundation

• Calgary father and firefighter featured in emotional Alberta Cancer Foundation campaign

  This weekend marks World Cancer Day. Feb. 4 is reserved to raise awareness and encourage prevention. A Calgary man with cancer is sharing his story to bring survivors hope.

  Health

  Feb 2
  
• Edmonton Oilers remember young fan Ben Stelter: ‘So strong, so brave, such a fighter’

  Members of the Edmonton Oilers shared their grief and their memories of a special fan Thursday, after six-year-old Ben Stelter passed away following a battle with brain cancer.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2022
  
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• Edmonton Oilers 50/50 supports cancer research in honour of young fan battling disease

  The Edmonton Oilers play their last regular season game Friday night and the 50/50 is set to be a big one. The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation is honouring someone special.

  Sports

  Apr 29, 2022
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• Pandemic worsened gaps in care, led to 30% fewer cancer diagnoses: Alberta doctor

  "The pandemic has made these gaps in cancer diagnosis worse and has resulted in a decrease by more than 30 per cent during the first wave."

  Health

  Dec 14, 2020
• U of A researchers discover new drug that could revolutionize cancer treatment

  The newly discovered drug works by preventing cancer cells from repairing their own DNA during treatment.

  Science

  Nov 19, 2019
• Buzz cut bros raise $10K for cancer research in Edmonton

  Seventeen members of the University of Alberta's FarmHouse Fraternity took it all off -- their hair that is -- for a good cause on Friday.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2019
• Alberta Cancer Foundation discontinues Bust a Move fundraiser

  The Alberta Cancer Foundation has decided to end its Bust a Move six-hour workout event in 2019, stressing the need to keep fundraising costs low.

  Health

  Mar 11, 2019
• Calgary climber returns from Antarctica after completing Seven Summits quest

  The Calgary adventurer raised money for the Alberta Cancer Foundation by climbing the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2019
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• Alberta smartphone app helps cancer patients understand care

  The My Care Conversations app allows patients to record conversations with their care providers during clinical visits and share them with trusted friends and family.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2018
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• Calgary cancer charities under pressure as corporate donations fall

  Several Calgary-area cancer charities say they're noticing a drop in the amount of money coming in from corporate sponsors.

  Economy

  Nov 27, 2018