Digital Edition Archives - Alberta Cancer Foundation

Fall 2021: Clinical Trials 101

When it comes to clinical trials, Alberta is a leader in the country. These trials are essential to finding new ways to treat, detect and prevent cancer and improve the quality of life for cancer patients. In this issue, we take a closer look at clinical trials and explore the

Spring 2021: Exploring Survivorship

For many Albertans facing cancer, their journey doesn’t end when treatment does. Cancer survivors and thrivers require specific care and support to help them navigate their new normal, and the Alberta Cancer Foundation helps fund many of these essential resources.

Summer 2020: Game-Changers Issue

Meet the revolutionary people, programs, ideas and initiatives that are transforming cancer treatment, care and support in Alberta and beyond

Spring 2020: Beyond Barriers

From acknowledging cultural barriers and increasing access to screening programs to talking openly about diagnosis and sexual health, we explore how solutions for addressing stigma around cancer have evolved for the better.

Winter 2020: The Inclusion Issue

We explore patient-centred services that foster inclusivity in cancer care for all Albertans, the nurturing power of nature and the outdoors, and more.

Fall 2019: The Partnership Issue

We explore the creative, collaborative relationships across cancer care in Alberta that are fueling innovation in treatment, research, care and more.

Summer 2019: Leap Gets Personal

With honesty, humour, hope and heart, these survivors and health-care providers share their deeply personal experiences with cancer.

Spring 2019: The Communication Issue

From understanding clinical trials to talking about end-of-life, we take a closer look at how patients, family members, doctors and care providers continue to find new and productive ways to communicate clearly and effectively.

Winter 2019: The Insider Issue

We bring you a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into creating some of the Alberta Cancer Foundation's most important initiatives — and the positive outcomes that result

Fall 2018: The Support Issue

From studies looking to alleviate some of the uncomfortable side-effects of cancer treatment to programs that provide vital information to those who are completing their cancer journey, we take a close look at some of the inspiring ways health-care professionals are providing relief to patients and their families.