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Food Recommendations for Cancer Prevention from Healthier …

WEBThe problem: Too much salt in the diet is linked to about 12 per cent of new stomach cancer cases. The recommendation: Health Canada recommends anyone over the age of 14 …

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How healthy heart information is changing

WEBKarol Sekulic is a registered dietitian with Alberta Health Services who has expertise and interest in the areas of weight management, nutrition and communications.

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Finding Balance With Healthy Eating

WEBPhoto of an Eat Well plate by the Government of Canada. W hen it comes to healthy eating, many of us strive for some sort of balance. From a cancer prevention point of view, …

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What You Need to Know About Radon

WEBWhat You Need to Know About Radon. Radon gas exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. On average, one Albertan is diagnosed with radon-induced lung …

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5 Ways To Live Well During Treatment

WEBFatigue is a common side-effect of cancer treatment, but if you can commit to regular exercise, those feelings of fatigue can decrease. Studies show that cancer patients who …

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How to Deal With Loss of Appetite During Cancer Treatment

WEBIllustration by Sheila Toderian. A common side-effect of cancer and cancer treatment is loss of appetite. Carla Prado, researcher and professor at the University of Alberta and …

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The Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program

WEBPrograms such as, the Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program (ALCSP), a groundbreaking two-year pilot project initiated by Alberta Health Services (AHS). …

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How Cancer Survivors Can Be Blood, Organ and Tissue Donors

WEBDr. Mindy Goldman illustration by Jennifer Madole. C ancer patients can spend days, weeks and even years inside of hospital rooms, often on the receiving end of life-saving blood …

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High-Speed Healing

WEBTHE MORE YOU KNOW: The inaugural Alberta Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day took place at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in October 2013. Photo courtesy Alberta …

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Smoothies: Are They Healthy

WEBA smoothie is a blended drink made with fruit and ice. Often it is sweetened with sugar, honey or syrup. There are many types of smoothies available commercially, with some claiming to be healthy alternatives to fast food.

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Redefining Palliative Care

WEBRedefining Palliative Care. Like many aspects of the cancer experience, the concept of palliative care may be unsettling. After all, there is a strong assumption it is …

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Supporting groundbreaking cancer research across Alberta.

WEBIn 2021, the Alberta Cancer Foundation invested $13.76 million to cancer research in Alberta. By giving to research funded by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, you’re …

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Understanding Cancer Screening Best Practices

WEBIllustration of Dr. Huiming Yang by Josianne Dufour. W hile COVID-19 has changed our lifestyles, work and health services, it hasn’t changed the risk of cancer or the need for …

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Screening and Stigma

WEBWhere a person lives or comes from might also mean they are sometimes less likely to access potentially life-saving screening services. Thankfully, doctors, …

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Fermented Food and Gut Health

WEBShutterstock. A quick glance at any hip restaurant’s menu or list of current food trends will reveal that fermented foods are the big thing in culinary culture these …

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Exploring Cost-effective Immunotherapy Treatments

WEBChu’s trial will still partner with a biologics company to license the virus that carries the gene that manipulates the T-cells. But even with the cost of the patented sequence, point-of …

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New Canadians: Feeling Heard

WEBIllustration by Emily Chu. C lear communication between patients and health-care workers is paramount when navigating the chaotic fog that can settle in during cancer treatment. …

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The Health Benefits of Nuts and Seeds

WEBAccording to Jennifer Black, a dietitian with Alberta Health Services CancerControl, nuts and seeds, as a group, have four major things going for them: they’re full of fibre, they …

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How to Protect Your Mental Health and Find the Right Resources

WEBIllustration of Dr. Nicholas Mitchell by Josianne Dufour. F or many, the challenges of the past year, in combination with the demands of daily life and work, have taken a toll. …

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