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Sandra Scott from Caregivers Alberta helps us reframe what we know about caregivers, giving us stats that show how many there are and the impacts it has on various aspects of our society.
MONTHLY MEETING: Wednesday, June 3rd at Grey Eagle Hotel. Annual General Meeting in-person only.
Sandra Scott from Caregivers Alberta helps us reframe what we know about caregivers, giving us stats that show how many there are and the impacts it has on various aspects of our society.
Jonathon Gabbai, from the Provincial Pathways Unit joins us to discuss how his provincial health team is helping support better, more consistent care in Alberta for those affected with prostate cancer.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.