In the past 40 years, the Alberta Cancer Foundation has disbursed over $470 million of donor support directly into the cancer system. These vital funds have fueled advancements in research, treatment and care for Albertans across the province.
Ten years ago, prostate cancer radiation treatment typically required 39 sessions. Thanks to advances in technology, like the MR-Linac, that number has decreased more than 75 per cent and could soon continue to drop to fewer than 10 treatments.
Alberta has experienced the most significant improvement in cancer survival rates compared to other provinces, increasing by 8.7 per cent over the past 20 years.
Since 2001, donors to the Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Patient Financial Assistance Program have provided over $19 million to help Albertans and their families by easing the financial burden of cancer.
Female breast cancer mortality rates have decreased by nearly half since the 1980s, thanks to donor support of early detection and screening programs. Since its inception in 1991, Screen Test mobile breast screening has completed 565,480 mammograms, detecting more than 3,000 breast cancers and saving lives.
None of these incredible achievements would be possible without donor support.
