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Easing the financial burden of cancer
March 26, 2024
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It's time that Canada's cancer system Gets Better
February 15, 2023
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Become a Voice for Change
November 20, 2022
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Palliative care must remain a priority
May 3, 2022
![Kelly Masotti, Vice President of Advocacy at CCS smiling in front of a wood wall.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/news/2022/february/comms_nw_newsletter2022_kellymasotti.jpg?rev=c0aae60b1ac2437b93c7d5e69696df9f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=B63ED755ABAB1C81E7685F977AD1AA05)
How is advocacy making a difference?
February 23, 2022
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Celebrating our dedicated volunteers
November 16, 2021
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What is palliative care?
November 1, 2021
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Have your voice heard this federal election
August 15, 2021
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CCS honours researchers for groundbreaking achievements and visionary leadership in cancer research
May 24, 2021
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Relay For Life teams that are making a difference
May 24, 2021
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A safe place to stay during COVID-19
May 23, 2021
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CCS advocacy is making important strides in cancer support prevention and COVID-19 response
May 23, 2021
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Trust your legacy to CCS
May 23, 2021
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Scoring a win in youth vaping regulations
April 6, 2021
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Raising awareness to save lives
March 31, 2021
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CCS recognized as a top health influencer and lobbyist
March 17, 2021
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CCS calls on government to take action against cancer in 2021 federal budget
September 30, 2020
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Advocating for Canadians with cancer during COVID-19
July 15, 2020