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Searching for relief for glioblastoma patients helps guide this young researcher’s work
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Five years ago, Weiss made the decision to direct his entire lab’s focus on studying glioblastoma multiforme.
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A pioneering brain tumour researcher in Calgary is at the lead of a new $8.2-million drug discovery project.
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The Brainiacs: Talent and serendipity give Calgary excellence in brain cancer.
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Brain Cancer and Central Nervous System
Improved Treatment
Thanks to you we have reached our goal. The research you support has already led to increased survival rates for patients facing glioblastoma.
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Breast Cancer
Improved Treatment
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...
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Clinical Trials
Improved Treatment
We have committed to raising $10 million over the next five years to bring innovation to Albertans faster. Investing in clinical trials in this province...
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Colorectal Cancer
Improved Treatment
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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Head and Neck Cancer
Improved Treatment
Treatment for this type of cancer leaves patients with severe long-term issues. Often they can’t eat or speak. They become isolated, lose their jobs. Families...
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Immunotherapy
Earlier Detection
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...
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Lung Cancer
Improved Treatment
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...
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Patient Financial Assistance Program
Improved Treatment
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...
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Patient Navigator Program
Improved Treatment
Thanks to Alberta Cancer Foundation donors, patient navigators have been in existence since 2012 at the 15 regional and community cancer centres across Alberta.
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Prostate Cancer
Improved Treatment
One in six Alberta men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime and more than 2,700 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in...
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