Remission

• 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, 2023
  
• Calgary cancer patient cycles during chemo treatments in hopes of inspiring others

  A Calgary man is sharing his cancer journey in hopes of inspiring others. The father of two is an elite athlete but his message isn't about fitness — it's about being who you are before, during and after the diagnosis.

  Health

  Oct 16, 2019
  
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• Alberta toddler who captured hearts in homemade Bumbo wheelchair is in remission

  A little girl with cancer who melted hearts zipping around in her homemade wheelchair is now in remission, but her family still has many health challenges to overcome.

  Health

  Apr 25, 2017
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• ‘I have won the lottery’: Cancer patient credits Calgary clinical trial for her remission

  As many as 120 clinical trials are done at Calgary’s Tom Baker Cancer Centre every year, involving 550 patients. The goal is to offer the trials to as many as 1,000 patients per year.

  Health

  May 20, 2016
• Alberta firefighter’s leukemia in remission after last-ditch US trial therapy

  An Alberta firefighter is on the road to recovery, after a last-ditch attempt to save his life through an experimental treatment appears to have worked.

  Health

  Apr 25, 2016
• Young patient at Montreal Children’s hospital rings bell to celebrate remission

  More than 4,500 new cancer patients are diagnosed and treated every year at the MUHC.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2016
• MUHC survivorship program brings attention to the internal struggle of cancer survivors

  Many often forget the emotional scars cancer survivors are left with once they are in remission.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2015