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A Legendary Ride

The Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer celebrated 15 years this past July, making it the longest-running fundraising event in Alberta 
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The Four Most Common Cancers in Alberta

In 2023, 23,000 Albertans will face a cancer diagnosis. That’s a big number, especially considering most of these diagnoses will be for either breast, prostate, colorectal or lung cancer. These four cancers account for 50 per cent of all new cancer cases in the province. Despite the sobering numbers, Alberta
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Advances in Bladder Cancer Research and Treatment

Dr. Nimira Alimohamed is a medical oncologist at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and clinical associate professor in the department of medicine at the University of Calgary. She shares a decade of insights, including novel and Alberta-made bladder cancer treatments and research.
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Let’s Talk

As told to: Lynda Sea For some, a life-changing cancer diagnosis comes with added challenges due to varied cultural beliefs, stigmas and attitudes. We spoke to four Albertans from various cultural groups who share how their different backgrounds affected their experiences with cancer. Ultimately, each of them found that, by
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Made-in-Alberta Innovations

A lot of research and innovation that benefits patients is the result of work done right here in Alberta. These are just a few of the incredible advancements that started as ideas in local universities and hospitals before making their way into Albertans’ cancer treatment plans.
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Meet Torey Erdman

As told to: Jennifer Friesen Following the Thanksgiving long weekend in October 2021, Torey Erdman returned to the operating room at Rockyview General Hospital, where she worked as a registered nurse. She casually mentioned to her surgeon colleague that she must have “over-indulged” during the holiday as she still felt
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