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To arrange an interview with a Canadian Cancer Society spokesperson, please contact:

Victoria Young
Communications Coordinator
416-572-4252
victoria.young@cancer.ca

Our latest media releases

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The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes Liberal Party commitment to extend the Employment Insurance Sickness Benefit
September 30, 2019
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Canadian Cancer Society appoints new CEO
September 19, 2019
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Party leaders weigh-in on palliative care this provincial election
September 6, 2019
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Media backgrounder: Blood cancer in Canada
September 4, 2019
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Media backgrounder: Cancer in Canada
September 3, 2019
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New report shows survival for blood cancers has increased more than any other cancer over 20 years
September 3, 2019
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CCS announces new metastatic breast cancer dream team
August 12, 2019
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Canadian Cancer Society calls on all federal parties to make cancer a priority this election
June 27, 2019
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Study finds dramatic 74% increase in youth vaping in Canada
June 20, 2019
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Canadian Cancer Society expands support system with new programs in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island to meet needs of people with cancer
June 18, 2019
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CCS welcomes NDP commitment to extend paid time off work for individuals undergoing cancer treatment
June 17, 2019
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First responders celebrate 20 years of helping kids with cancer
May 22, 2019
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Media backgrounder: Excess weight
May 8, 2019
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Media backgrounder: ComPARe study
May 8, 2019
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Excess weight expected to become 2nd leading preventable cause of cancer after tobacco
May 8, 2019
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Plain packaging regulations
May 1, 2019
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Assumption Life
April 29, 2019
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Reframing the cancer conversation
April 24, 2019

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