Investing in earlier cancer detection

Alberta will launch a private preventative testing program on July 31, allowing individuals to pay out-of-pocket for MRIs, CT scans, X-rays, and ultrasounds without a doctor’s referral, with reimbursement at public rates if a cancer diagnosis is made. The program aims to expand early cancer detection while publicly funded, referral-based testing remains…

The Alberta Cancer Foundation is investing $35 million over the next five years to advance cancer clinical trials in Alberta, supporting operations and expanding infrastructure at key research hubs. The funding aligns with and builds on the Government of Alberta’s new 10-Year Cancer Care Strategy to improve outcomes, patient experiences, and access to…

The Alberta government opened applications for the next round of its Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) grant, offering up to $1 million per provincial project to improve early detection and patient care. Since 2022, the CRSP program has distributed $12.6 million to 18 projects, with eligibility open to Alberta-based institutions,…