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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Where your investment goes.
So far, no Canadian province has a lung cancer screening program, although a national project recently conducted a small research study to learn more about the disease. With your help, Alberta will be the first to implement a sustainable program.
We have committed to $2.5 million over five years to launch a pilot program that can serve as the basis for a larger, provincially-led screening program.
We invite you to help improve outcomes for lung cancer patients in Alberta.
Leap Magazine Articles
A new study aims to change the way we diagnose and treat lung cancer.
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Dr. Aaron Goodarzi searches for the connection between radon gas exposure and lung cancer.
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A Calgary woman celebrates her husband’s life by raising funds for lung cancer research.
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Is screening for lung cancer around the corner?
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Latest News
Pilot study weighs lung cancer screening for early detection.
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CTV News: Alberta study refines criteria for catching lung cancer while it’s treatable.
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Global News: Work begins on Alberta’s first-ever lung cancer screening program.
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Media Release: Alberta Cancer Foundation announces $7 million for transformative cancer research across province.
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Breast Cancer
Improved Treatment
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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
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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
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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
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