Cross Cancer Institute

• Alberta-made Linac-MR machine combining MRI and radiation could revolutionize cancer treatments

  The Linac-MR is being hailed a medical breakthrough that can do an MRI and radiation at the same time — providing the world's most advanced radiation therapy for cancer tumours.

  Health

  Feb 4, 2023
  
• Edmonton woman diagnosed with cancer told she will wait 8 weeks for treatment

  An Edmonton woman fears she will die before she receives cancer treatment because she has been told the medical system is too busy to help her.

  Health

  Jan 6, 2023
  
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• Alberta nurse with terminal breast cancer accepted into U.S. clinical trial

  Registered nurse Shayla Wishloff was ready to dedicate her life to caring for others. Now she has Stage 4 breast cancer and hopes a U.S. clinical trial can save her life.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2021
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• COVID-19 outbreak involving variant declared at Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton

  Three health-care workers and one patient linked to the outbreak tested positive for COVID-19, Alberta Health Services said. 

  Health

  Apr 6, 2021
• Edmonton woman battling cancer while striving to become nurse

  Even a life-changing medical hurdle can't stop Taneesha Auger from pursuing her goal of becoming a nurse. Meet Global Edmonton's latest "Health-Care Hero."

  Health

  Apr 2, 2021
• Players battle bitterly cold temperatures as World’s Longest Hockey Game hits halfway point

  The group's attempt to break the world record for the World's Longest Hockey Game, while raising money for cancer research, started last Thursday.

  Health

  Feb 9, 2021
• Couple in Fort Saskatchewan offers free room for cancer patients

  A woman living in Fort Saskatchewan is offering up a free bedroom in her home to anyone undergoing cancer treatments who lives far from help.

  Features

  Dec 28, 2018
• Edmonton father with terminal cancer diagnosis fights to live to meet his baby

  Chris Sargent has a rare and deadly cancer, but he's determined to live as long as possible for his young family.

  Features

  Dec 26, 2018
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• Edmonton teen granted wish to ‘pay it forward’ through Make a Wish program

  When a 14-year-old girl battling cancer was granted a wish from Make a Wish Northern Alberta, she could have picked any dream experience but instead, she was inspired to give back.

  Features

  Dec 21, 2018
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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