Take a virtual step into the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Canada, before it opens in Calgary this fall! Ahs.ca/arthurchildtou… #Innovation #Calgary #ArthurChild

“I am not sure what we are going to do, but I am not dying because of this,” says Stephanie Alain, a patient in a one-person clinical trial to use CAR T-cell therapy to treat a solid tumour – the first in Canada. February 4th is #WorldCancerDay youtu.be/f3nVzSm68c4

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men. Symptoms may include:
‣A lump/swelling in the scrotum that may or may not be painful
‣A heavy feeling in the scrotum
‣A dull pain or feeling of pressure in the lower belly or groin

bit.ly/3SaAZ6T #Movember

Join the Alberta Cellular Therapy and Immune Oncology Research Institute (ACTION) in an upcoming Cracking the Cancer Code Speaker Series on Wed, Nov 8 at Calgary's Central Library. See poster for more details and to register.

Screening for breast cancer before you have any symptoms is the best way to find breast cancer early. If your 45 to 74 years old, have a screening mammogram every 2 years, or as decided by you and your doctor. Visit screeningforlife.ca to learn more.

October is breast cancer awareness month. If you’re 45 to 74 years of age, make screening mammograms part of your regular health routine. Learn more about breast cancer screening at screeningforlife.ca

Dr. Timur Ozelsel was awarded the Physician Innovator of the Year for his groundbreaking anesthesia technique for cancer patients, which has led to exceptional recovery results. Read more, including a patient’s recent experience with this technique: bit.ly/3OZgEyf #yeg

The Calgary Cancer Centre is now officially named the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Through a $50M donation, the Arthur Child will accelerate research innovations and provide world-class care and treatment that will benefit those fighting cancer.

Thrilled to announce a historic $50M donation from the Arthur J.E. Child Foundation! The Calgary Cancer Centre is now the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre or “The Arthur Child.” This gift will provide world-leading cancer care right here in Calgary. OWN.CANCER

“I didn’t have a sense of the scale, but once I walked up and looked down I was hooked. I stumble with words so drawing & painting it became a way of exploring what I was seeing.” Mike Paget painted progress of the construction of the Calgary Cancer Centre from start to finish.

History is about to be made! Save the date - June 28 - for a historic announcement about the new Calgary Cancer Centre. Join us virtually as we reveal the news that will shape the future of cancer care in Alberta and beyond. Stay tuned! #albertacancer #owncancer

Today is World No Tobacco Day. Quitting smoking can improve your lung, heart and reproductive health. Visit albertaquits.healthiertogether.ca to find the best information for you based on how you feel about quitting smoking right now.

Thank you Dr. Nancy Nixon for your passion and dedication to metastatic breast cancer patients in Alberta and congrats on the launch of the app to help support those patients.

If you are a patient who is expected for assessment or treatment for a cancer diagnosis in an evacuated area, please call the Cancer Centre Transition Team toll free number 1-888-432-8865 to ensure you are receiving the care you require. More info: ahs.ca/wildfire

To all the nurses throughout our province, thank you for the tireless work you do for all our patients. #NursesWeek2023 #thankyounurses

'There is hope.' - Lorne Cochrane on his experience in the #Immunotherapy clinical trial at the Cross Cancer Institute. In 2012, Lorne was given 1-year to live due to lung cancer. Now, thanks to this trial, he is cancer-free.
Read his story: myleapmagazine.ca/2020/08/17/the…

'I was drawn to medicine because of the relationships that you build with patients over time. The most fulfilling aspect is seeing patients feel better with treatment and start to enjoy their lives again. Oncology felt like my calling.' - Dr. Nimira Alimohamed, physician