Expert Advice Archives - Alberta Cancer Foundation

Nurse clinician Stephanie Duffy explains what chemotherapy entails and what patients can expect while receiving treatment

Lorna Scott, founder of The Caregiver’s Lighthouse, shares how to recognize the symptoms of caregiver burnout and offers strategies to mitigate it

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

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

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

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

Dr. Guy Pelletier shares his guidelines for navigating a cancer conversation as a family

Dr. Amane Abdul-Razzak touches on why cancer can cause sleep issues and what to do about it

Dr. Catherine Field shares her tips for decreasing nausea through diet, including what to avoid and how to stimulate appetite

Dr. Guy Pelletier shares his tips on dealing with the emotional and physical stresses during this time