Expert Advice Archives - Alberta Cancer Foundation

Understanding Lung Cancer In People Who Don’t Smoke

Dr. Alain Tremblay, respiratory medicine specialist at Foothills Medical Centre, professor of medicine at the Cumming School of Medicine and medical lead of the new Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program, explains the risks of developing lung cancer for people who have never smoked

How to Deal With Loss of Appetite During Cancer Treatment

Carla Prado, researcher and professor at the University of Alberta and nutrition expert in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, explores how people with cancer can handle this common treatment side effect

Reducing Taxes To Prepare For End Of Life

There are only two certainties in life, and one of them is paying taxes. We talk to Randy Liedtke, financial planner and tax expert, about planning to minimize the amount of taxes you pay on your estate so you can maximize giving back.

Getting In The Mood

Cancer treatment can cause physical and emotional changes that affect how you feel about and approach intimacy in a relationship. Mandie Dening, a sexual health consultant in oncology, and Julie Munch, an occupational therapist and sexual health consultant, both for Alberta Health Services’ Oncology and Sexual, Intimacy and Survivorship (OASIS)

Understanding Cancer Screening Best Practices

Dr. Huiming Yang, the medical director of screening programs with Alberta Health Services, explains the latest best practices for cancer screening.

How to Protect Your Mental Health and Find the Right Resources

Dr. Nicholas Mitchell, medical director for addiction and mental health with Alberta Health Services, shares advice on how to stay mentally healthy during stressful times.

How To Preserve Fertility During Cancer Treatment

Dr. Shu Foong, medical director at the Regional Fertility Program and clinical assistant professor at the University of Calgary, details how cancer treatment may affect fertility and how it can be preserved

Understanding The Early Warning Signs Of Skin Cancer

Dr. Thomas Salopek, a professor in the University of Alberta's Division of Dermatology, explains typical symptoms, common skin abnormalities and skin cancer risks

How Cancer Survivors Can Be Blood, Organ and Tissue Donors

Dr. Mindy Goldman, medical director of donor and clinical services at Canadian Blood Services, details donating after cancer

The Importance of Community-based Support Programs

Patti Morris explains the comprehensive range of support and resources available for Albertans facing cancer