Meals on Wheels
Christine Hentschel, Manager at Calgary Meals on Wheels gives a presentation on the organization, how they’ve grown to over 1.2 million deliveries a year, the services they offer, and the importance of nutrition
Introduction to PARP-Inhibitors and their role in Cancer Treatment
Dr. Geoffrey Gotto, Urologic Oncologist at the Southern Alberta Institute of Urology, joins us again to explain PARP inhibitors and their importance in modern treatment of cancer cells.
A History of Cancer Clinical Trials in Canada
Dr. Fedir Razumenko from the University of Calgary joins us for a look at the progression of cancer treatment in Canada, comparing stats from the 1920s to today and how today’s treatments were forged by brave and competitive voices throughout the country.
Introduction to PARP Inhibitors
Dr. Tarek Bismar from the Prostate Cancer Centre joins us again to talk about PARP inhibitors and their role in cancer treatment. He shows their activity in cancer cells, synergy with other cancer therapies, and how people respond depending on their cancer type.
Mindfulness for Managing Cancer-related Stress
Clinical psychologist Dr. Linda E. Carlson joins us to discuss how to train your mind to deal with the stress that comes with a cancer diagnosis along with providing breathing exercises to help regulate your body systems and cope with everyday stressors.
Navigating Sexual Relationships After Cancer
Registered Provisional Psychologist Chelsea Anderson joins us from Walker Psychological to talk about biopsychosocial models for restoring intimacy after prostate cancer. She also discusses erectile treatments, and strategies for communication between partners.
Miracle Home Care
Feven Gebregiorgis joins us to discuss Miracle Home Care, a Calgary-based home care provider. She discusses why one might need home care, whether it’s to help administer medications, help with routine care, or respite for those caring for someone with extra needs.
Wellspring – No One Has to Face Cancer Alone
Scott Patterson, centre manager for Carma House, joins us to talk about Wellspring Alberta, its history, how it has evolved over the years to reach people across Alberta and the litany of services and supports it offers those dealing with cancer.
“Now What?” – Living with Prostate Cancer and Thriving
Counselling Therapist Jeremiah La Follette joins us for a motivational talk about how to turn the anticipatory grief of a prostate cancer diagnosis into a source of strength and power by using pragmatic thinking and step by step action – to thrive beyond diagnosis as a warrior.
Embracing Technological Advances in Cancer Screening
Sean Secord, VP of Clinical Engagement at Nanostics Inc. comes to speak of the groundbreaking work that has been done to enhance the precision of PSA and MRI testing using machine learning under the new ClarityDX service.