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Our blog features stories from some of the 53 Albertans and their familes who hear the words “you have cancer.” every day.

Former caregiver Gordon Welch recalls the support from the Cross Cancer Institute

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Paula Marie Welch was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1982, and after a long journey of 16 years, she died in 1998. Gordon Welch, her husband, tells us her story. “She was probably the kindest and most positive person I have ever known,” Gordon recalls. “The journey was not too difficult at first,” Gordon explains. … Read More

Lance Hartman on living with cancer

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Lance Hartman is a husband, father, and grandfather from Drayton Valley. Growing up, he spent a lot of time raising horses and working on the farm. But in early 2019, pressure in his stomach disrupted his regular work and routine – he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Lance started his treatment with three different chemotherapy … Read More

The Impact of Images on Enhanced Patient Care

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Dianne and Irving Kipnes, well-known Edmonton philanthropists, are outstanding leaders in advancing research and medical care in Alberta. In 2008, Dianne and Irving Kipnes made a $5 million gift to create an endowment with the Alberta Cancer Foundation to fund the Dianne and Irving Kipnes Chair in Radiopharmaceutical Sciences. Dr. Frank Wuest, originally from Germany, … Read More

Giving Through Generations

Saturday, January 15, 2022

As children growing up in the mid-1940s, Phil and Harriet Libin learned about the importance of giving back from their respective families. The couple’s parents, Saul and Sonia Libin and Leo and Goldie Sheftel, donated whatever time or money they could afford to people in need. As a result, Phil and Harriet began volunteering in … Read More

The Impact of Clinical Trials – Candace Cook Shares her Story

Friday, December 3, 2021

Candace has been living with cancer for over a decade. She was first diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer over ten years ago and then stage 4 over seven years ago. In that time, she has been through various treatments and clinical trials. She emphasizes how important these trials are, as she has been out … Read More