Front Line Archives - Alberta Cancer Foundation

Exploring Cost-effective Immunotherapy Treatments

Edmonton researcher Dr. Michael Chu aims to bring CAR T-cell clinical trials to Alberta

A Day in the Life of a Therapy Dog

Working with Calgary’s Pet Access League Society, Jennifer James and her Wheaten Terriers bring comfort to people living with cancer

Four Things You Should Know About #EndPJParalysis

Alberta Health Services is tackling the impact of relative immobility during hospital stays by encouraging patients to ditch their hospital gowns

Expert Advice On Understanding the Stages and Grades of Cancer

Dr. Safiya Karim, a medical oncologist at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary, explains how they are used and why they are important

Meet a Clinical Educator

Katie Philpott, a clinical educator at Lethbridge’s Jack Ady Cancer Centre, discusses how her role benefits both patients and doctors

Brenda Hubley: Cancer Care Visionary

CancerControl Alberta chief program officer Brenda Hubley stays true to her clinical roots while improving cancer care for all Albertans

Dr. Mokarram Hossain Hopes to Optimize Immunotherapy with His Trailblazing Research

He is finding new and more effective ways to administer immunotherapies

Expert Advice on Using Supplements Safely During Cancer Treatment

Registered dietitian Katie Keller explains what supplements are and when they can be helpful

Expert Advice on Cancer and Pain Management

Dr. Sharon Watanabe shares pain management strategies for patients undergoing treatment

Improving Patient Experience

Michael Civitella, executive director of operations and facility development for the new Calgary Cancer Centre, looks back on his distinguished career in health-care administration