Michelle Gaulin’s Holistic Approach to Fitness
She’s certified as a cancer exercise specialist and works with patients and survivors to develop exercise programs for their specific needs
Alberta’s Tomorrow Project is Leveraging Data for Better Cancer Research
The program began in 2000 and is intended to follow the health of 55,000 men and women in Alberta over a 50-year period.
The Community of Practice Project Connects Patients With Community Programs
The Canmore-based initiative developed and implemented programs such as music therapy, art therapy, yoga classes and meditation sessions to help engage patients within their local community
Knight’s Cabin Offers Free Retreats for Albertans with Cancer
The retreats help cancer survivors and their caregivers transition to their “new normal” after a cancer diagnosis
The Putting Patients First Tool Screens for Distress and Recognizes It as a Symptom
The symptom reporting tool empowers patients by asking them to rank fears, worries and concerns so that health care teams can offer better support for all symptoms, visible or not
Financial Considerations Following a Cancer Diagnosis
Tricia Hutchison on why it is important to have these conversations early, what programs to look for and who can help
How to Talk to a Colleague With Cancer
Psychosocial oncologist Dr. Guy Pelletier gives expert advice including telling us to be concrete and action-based
The Wonders of Winter Walking
Scenic walking routes in Edmonton and Calgary, a gear guide and cancer-related research on the health benefits of walking to help motivate you to keep walking outdoors all winter long
Fermented Food and Gut Health
A quick overview of what fermented food is and how it might help with gut health. Plus, dietician Karly Arko’s answers on how gut health pertains to cancer care and prevention.
5 Ways the Patient Financial Assistance Program Helps
Your donation can help ease the financial burdens of Albertans facing cancer
