Winter 2018
The Nourishment Issue explores some of the ways Alberta scientists and clinicians are helping patients nourish their minds, their bodies and their spirits.
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Yoga Classes for Cancer Patients
If you’re seeking a mind-body practice, several yoga classes in Alberta are designed for cancer patients, survivors and support persons.
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A Patient’s Perspective: How Mindfulness Helped Linda Austin
The mindfulness meditation program at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre helped her live with her new normal
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BRA Day Introduces Breast Cancer Survivors to Reconstruction Options
Breast Cancer Awareness Day brings together patients, survivors, and health-care practitioners for a day of education and connection.
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How a Six-Year-Old Started the Tiny Prancer vs. Liver Cancer Run
Leila was walking for Nonno and has big plans for helping people with cancer
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Lorry Spiker Hand-Delivers His Donation Every Year
He's the owner of a small business that deals in pre-owned heavy equipment, trade, rentals and sales. Each year he and his family bundle up over the Christmas holidays to personally deliver a cheque to the Cross Cancer Institute
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Margaret Holt’s Personal Experience with Screening Programs
The Cross Cancer Institute employee and patient on why she joined the Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program
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How Two Nurses Support Cancer Patients in Rural Alberta
Tammy Koch and Carolyn Murphy are guiding cancer patients in Hinton and its catchment area through the complexities of cancer treatment and survivorship
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The Look Good Food Better Program Gives Women Their Sense of Self Back
The complimentary beauty workshop teaches valuable tools and techniques to take control over how you look and, ultimately, how you feel
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Two Programs Bring Screening and Therapy to the Patient
A mobile mammogram van can travel to around 120 communities and a compact device for swallowing therapy helps patients improve without going to a hospital for treatment everyday
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