Alberta promising better care for cancer patients amid ongoing concerns about waits – CBC

Province has released new 10-year cancer strategy

Jun 26, 2026

The Alberta government says it is working to improve access to cancer care with a new 10-year strategic plan.

The document is the first of its kind since 2013.

It comes amid new cancer cases rising, health systems coming under increasing strain, and ongoing concerns over long waits for key cancer surgeries.

The latest provincial data shows that in March, just 54 per cent of the top five cancer surgeries combined were performed within recommended times.

“Too many Albertans face delays, uncertainty and unnecessary stress when cancer is suspected,” said Adriana LaGrange, Alberta’s Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services at a Calgary news conference on Tuesday.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-10-year-cancer-strategy-9.7249492