Born and raised in Australia, Jodie Tilley moved to Canada in 1996 after falling in love with the Rocky Mountains during a ski trip. After living in Halifax for several years, Jodie has been a resident of Calgary since 2005, and has made Canada her home for more than half of her life. It would … 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
Screening tool now available for average-risk Albertans EDMONTON – A new, easy-to-use colorectal cancer screening test is now available across the province, aimed at saving lives by detecting cancer earlier. The Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) – a home stool test with no dietary restrictions – is now the primary screening test for average-risk Albertans between … Read More