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

“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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

“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

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

BREAKING NEWS! The City of Calgary 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: owncancer.ca/match

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 ur0.jp/1NcES to sign up!

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. albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page18221…