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AHS Cancer Care provides treatment, support & services to cancer patients & families & helps reduce the risk of cancer.

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Please leave your name, contact number(s) and where you are currently located, and your call will be returned as soon as possible. For more wildfire resources visit https://t.co/YqfYchpSOM 2/2

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If you are a current cancer patient and have been evacuated due to Alberta wildfires, please call the Cancer Centre Transition Team at 1-888-432-8865 to ensure you continue to receive cancer-related treatments. 1/2

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The Arthur Child has treated its first patient using MR-Linac — combining real-time MRI with radiation to target tumours with incredible precision. “It’s a really good option,” says patient Barry Flavelle. “Less side effects. Less visits.”

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Carpenter Jared Heyd poured his heart into his latest project at the Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary—crafting a cedar & copper shelter for the centre’s gong. Read more: https://t.co/Hn1dedqRgy

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Staff and patients reflect on their journeys of resilience, healing, and hope as they take part in the historic final stage of the transition to the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre—the inpatient move. https://t.co/iEu1HZ3MKR

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Staff and patients at Calgary's new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre share their impressions of the new facility and how it will enhance cancer care in Alberta.

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Today marks 43 years since the Tom Baker Cancer Centre opened as a premier destination for cancer care in #YYC. Its legacy of compassion & innovation continues at the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, set to begin welcoming patients Oct. 28. https://t.co/RTbLBZHvym

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Mary Beth Eckersley was diagnosed with cervical cancer in her 20s, and later in life, breast cancer. Now, she helps others in their cancer journey and has played a role providing patient input at the new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

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In the heart of the Cross Cancer Institute is a new sanctuary called the Star Room, made possible by the Matt Cook Foundation. With a TV, gaming consoles, a starry ceiling and more, the Star Room brings a much-needed respite from a sterile hospital setting.

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The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest honours. It recognizes people across all sectors of society who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to our nation. Join us in congratulating Dr. Baracos on her astounding achievement! 4/4

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AHS is proud to share the news of Edmonton’s Dr. Vickie Baracos, who has been appointed to the Order of Canada! 1/4

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A professor at the University of Alberta, she developed groundbreaking insights into the fundamental biology of this complex condition. Her work has since led to clinical classification and diagnosis and has paved the way for treatment and improved patient outcomes. 3/4

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The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre achieved LEED Gold certification. A rarity for a healthcare facility. Read about the features that make the building LEED Gold and how this will benefit patients.
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Calling all volunteers!
In preparation for the opening of the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary, we are looking for interested volunteers to join us when we start welcoming patients in Fall 2024. Visit https://t.co/hG8cAGRs0l to sign up!

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BREAKING NEWS! The @cityofcalgary announced this week as #OWNCANCER week! From April 18 to 24, we encourage you to help us bring the #ArthurChild to life and have your donation MATCHED by our partners at Mid Southern Alberta Toyota Dealers.

Donate today: https://t.co/z9OuPK16mZ

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Take a virtual step into the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Canada, before it opens in Calgary this fall! https://t.co/n3Zwr2Nnev #Innovation #Calgary #ArthurChild

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“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 https://t.co/a5xANqrz44

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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

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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.