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.
Mental Wellness During the Pandemic
Dr. Dana Male, a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary joins us to talk about mental health and the steps to take to be thinking positive and feel good about yourself during more challenging times like our current situation during COVID-19. Asserting yourself and infesting in your well-being are the takeaways, along with a lively Zoom chat that follows.