Welcome to our blog, featuring stories from Albertans like you.

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

Beverley Dunn and her Multiple Myeloma journey

Friday, March 3, 2023

Beverley Dunn was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2018. This cancer journey has taught Bev many lessons. Most of all, she learned the importance of support throughout difficult times. Today, Bev is the President of the Southern Alberta Myeloma Patient Society (SAMPS), helping to provide guidance and care for those facing this devastating blood cancer. For … Read More

We Cross Cancer Campaign – Together we raised $30 Million in support of the Cross Cancer Institute

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Thank you for ensuring no one crosses cancer alone. We Cross Cancer together. In April of 2022, we launched the We Cross Cancer campaign, bringing together our community, donors, medical teams and patients to ensure no one crosses cancer alone. We had an ambitious goal of raising $30 million in support of world-class discoveries and … Read More

Barb Laplante – A 24-year cancer journey

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Barb Laplante’s journey with cancer began in 1998 when she was diagnosed with large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma in her tonsil. Despite being told she had a 50% chance of surviving for more than five years, Barb underwent chemotherapy and continued her treatment for five years. Fast forward to 2018, Barb was diagnosed with stage 2+ … Read More

Bettering Prostate Cancer Outcomes with the PSMA PET

Thursday, February 2, 2023

The PSMA PET will change how prostate cancer is detected and treated in Alberta. This incredibly accurate scan will uncover details of an individual’s cancer diagnosis that are usually undetectable through other mediums. Having emerged from its clinical trial stage, the PSMA PET scanned its first four patients at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in … Read More

“How do I tell them it’s back?” Facing cancer recurrence – Calgary Firefighter Lorne Miller’s shares his story

Friday, January 27, 2023

Calgary Firefighter Lorne Miller was diagnosed with liposarcoma in May of 2021. After months of treatments and working to build his life back, Lorne celebrated one year of being cancer-free in June 2022. But just a few months later, his cancer returned. Lorne was on duty when he got the call from his doctor in … Read More