A Calgarian living with terminal cancer is calling on health officials in the province to restore access to an after-hours specialist phone line for cancer patients in southern Alberta. She’s used the on-call oncologist line through the Arthur J.E. Cancer patients are now being directed to Health Link for help. According to ACA, which oversees Cancer Care Alberta, this system has been in place for patients of Edmonton’s Cross Cancer Institute for several years. For her part, Kwadrans is concerned Health Link staff don't have the specialized expertise needed to help cancer patients.

Source: CBC News February 26, 2026 07:13 UTC