Innovation & Research Archives - Page 2 of 8

Research Rockstar: Dr. Michael Smylie

He's making massive inroads in the treatment of late-stage melanoma

A New Scanner Gives the Most Detailed 3D Images Yet

The PET-MRI scanner at the Cross Cancer Institute combines two tests in one.

Researchers are Developing Less-invasive Ways to Test for Cancer

Liquid biopsies could potentially detect some forms of cancer sooner.

Is Group Acupuncture More Effective Than Individual Acupuncture?

A study of cancer patients is working to find the answer

Virtual Reality Goggles Could Help Reduce Anxiety During Cancer Treatments

Being transported — at least virtually — to Hawaii or Paris might take some of the stress out of chemotherapy

GO-BRCA Paves the Way for Faster Genetic Testing for Women with Ovarian Cancer

The pilot program was launched in January 2016

Research Rockstar: Dr. Frank Wuest

He's creating cutting-edge nuclear imaging tools to track and treat cancer at the molecular level

Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah Researches Early Palliative Care in Colorectal Cancer Patients

He says palliative care is more holistic than just end-of-life care

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

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