In 2025, the Prostate Cancer Centre (PCC) reached new heights across clinical care, research, and community engagement. From record breaking fundraising to expanded programs supporting men and their families, the past year was defined by growth, innovation, and the unwavering support of our community.
PCC supported more than 14,200 patient visits in 2025, an increase of over 2,000 visits compared to the previous year. Prehabilitation programming saw a 70 percent increase in patients, supported by the introduction of telehealth virtual assessments that allowed PCC to reach more rural Albertans.
The Rapid Access Clinic program continued to meet rising demand, with nursing staff supporting more than twice as many patients through phone triage compared to the previous year. PCC also enhanced its Bone Health Program by introducing onsite visits with a rheumatologist for patients undergoing ADT therapy, further strengthening comprehensive care.
Mental wellness services also expanded significantly. The team completed 621 wellness checks in 2025, while couples counselling appointments doubled compared to 2024. Wellness assessments increased by 83 percent, underscoring the growing need for integrated mental health support alongside medical care.
Research remained a cornerstone of PCC’s mission. In 2025, we supported 300 active research patients across 24 clinical trials. Seven new studies were launched, including a bladder cancer study that welcomed PCC’s first female patient. Or new Innovation Suite allowed researchers to conduct more advanced, procedure-based clinical trials and expand care beyond prostate cancer.
Many of these studies are advancing into later phases, bringing the promise of new standards of care closer to reality. PCC was also proud to serve as a study site for the international EMBARK Phase III trial, which demonstrated improved survival outcomes for men with high-risk recurrent prostate cancer receiving combination therapy.
Early detection efforts through the MAN VAN® program continued to save lives. The team conducted 253 clinics across Alberta, travelling more than 40,000 kilometres over the year. Out of 7,874 men who received a PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test, 675 of those indicated an elevated result. One standout moment was the Bret Hart Day Clinic at Sunridge Mall, where fans lined up around the block to meet their wrestling hero and prioritize their health, with 203 men tested in a single day.
Fundraising played a critical role in driving this impact. Community-led third-party events once again demonstrated the power of people coming together for a shared cause. The year began with Pucks for Prostates on January 30, with the annual hockey tournament organised by FET Multi-Lift Solutions raising $15,939.50. Naked ESPY returned on April 12 and set fundraising records, with over $165,000 donated by attendees of the wintery march through Inglewood.
In June we welcomed Two-Wheel Limey’s road trip through the U.S. west coast as a new awareness initiative, with Andy raising $5000 to support awareness and early detection initiatives – we can’t wait to see where he heads on his bike this year!
Throughout the summer, we hit the links alongside our incredible partners Perma Insurance, Remington, Priddis Golf Club, Robinson Supply Co, and AGAT Laboratories, with the five golf tournaments collectively raising more than $450,000.
In the fall, the PCC was honoured to be chosen as a recipient of fund raised at GEDfest – a Tragically Hip tribute performance honouring the life of Gord Downey and supporting cancer charities across Canada. We were back at Cowboys Nightclub in November for Blue Ball Comedy Fest, getting in some belly laughs whilst raising over $17,000 for PCC programs.
On October 2, the Prostate Cancer Centre was proud to host our inaugural Pickleball Tournament at the Calgary Pickleball Center. Players competed for the Golden Pickle trophy while raising $17,000, marking the beginning of what will become a new annual tradition.
Our biggest fundraising campaign on the year, Keep It In Alberta, raised $661,212 thank to our incredible community who came together to support the men in their community. We saw a 268 percent increase in fundraising participants compared to 2024.
Every achievement in 2025 was made possible by the generosity of donors, volunteers, patients, and supporters. Together, this community continues to support the PCC in being able to provide wrap-around care for Alberta men and their families experiencing a prostate cancer diagnosis.