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Faisel Shariff - Create More Moments for Albertans Facing Cancer

Research gave Faisel seven extra years with his loved ones. This holiday season, you have the power to give Albertans facing cancer more of those incredible moments.

The Alberta Cancer Foundation has invested over $100m in cancer research over the past 5 years. Click Here For More Info

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Thanks to your support, we are impacting cancer, right here, right now – and we are doing it in major, measurable ways. Read our Annual report today!

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Immunotherapy

Scientists and clinicians are realizing the solution to better survival rates will be a combination of traditional techniques with novel treatments. One of the most exciting developments in the last few years in the field of cancer is immunotherapy.

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Alberta Cancer Foundation - Glioblastoma

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Healing Arts

The demand for creative art therapy visits has steadily been on the increase. We have the opportunity to support families across Alberta through this painful time with a Healing Arts program.

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Head and Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancer can be ruthless, with a survival rate of barely 50 per cent. While surviving this type of cancer can clearly be defined as success, it is often just the beginning of a long and painful journey for these patients.

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Colorectal Cancer

In 2017, nearly 2500 Albertans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. These are not just statistics. These are our loved ones, our neighbours, our friends.

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Breast Cancer

Every day, 6 Albertans are diagnosed with breast cancer. Many will receive Taxane Chemotherapy, an effective drug that can improve cancer survival. But it only works half the time.

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Prostate Cancer

Dr. Lewis and his team are pushing to accelerate new and innovative ways to align research throughout the province and solidify Alberta as a world-class prostate cancer research centre.

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Clinical Trials

Thanks to you, the Alberta Cancer Foundation has supported clinical trials at the Cross Cancer Institute and turn that research into action for Albertans like Trevor Sauer.

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Patient Financial Assistance Program

Because of investments in the Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Patient Financial Assistance Program, hundreds of Albertan families are able to focus on healing rather than making ends meet when faced with a cancer diagnosis.

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Lung Cancer Screening

This year alone, nearly 2000 Albertans are expected to be diagnosed with lung cancer. Sadly, 1700 will die. We are impatient for progress. We know there is a need for new and effective treatment options. Together, we can make a difference by investing in Lung Cancer.

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Glioblastoma

Thanks to research powered by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Doug hassel has been given more days with his family, while enjoying a good quality of life. See how your support has impacted Doug's cancer journey.

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Biobank

A biobank stores biological samples for research purposes – but the Alberta Cancer Research Biobank is much more than that.

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LEAP Magazine 2018

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We have the opportunity to support families across Alberta through their cancer journey. By giving them access to expressive art therapy, children and adults are better able to cope with their diagnoses, heal from treatment, and build resilience for the future.

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