Researchers in Calgary and Edmonton have launched a lung cancer screening study to determine the best criteria for catching the deadly disease while it’s still treatable.
Every year Moneysense magazine publishes a survey ranking the top 100 charities across the country. For the second year in a row, we chose not to take part in the survey. Here is the statement we supplied to Moneysense magazine: Once again this year, the Alberta Cancer Foundation has chosen not to participate in the annual … Read More
Last week, at a small reception at the Cross Cancer Institute, the Alberta Cancer Foundation announced a $3 million investment (pdf) into colorectal cancer research over the next three years. The project, led by Dr. Michael Weinfeld of the University of Alberta and Cross Cancer Institute, will develop a drug that impedes a tumour’s ability … Read More