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Victoria Young
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Our latest media releases
The Canadian Cancer Society calls on all Prince Edward Island parties to make palliative care & caregiver support a priority this election
March 7, 2023
Colorectal cancer: Still the 2nd deadliest
February 28, 2023
The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes increase in specific tax on tobacco products
February 7, 2023
Canadian Cancer Society survey reveals access to cancer care remains inconsistent 3 years into pandemic
February 3, 2023
Canadian Cancer Society's eighth annual Dry Feb raises funds to support Canadians affected by cancer while raising awareness about the link between alcohol and cancer risk
January 17, 2023
The Canadian Cancer Society commends the federal government for implementing an extension to the EI sickness benefit from 15 to 26 weeks
November 25, 2022
New Canadian Cancer Statistics report reveals over 1.5 million people in Canada are living with or beyond cancer
November 7, 2022
The Canadian Cancer Society, CQDM, the Cole Foundation and Oncopole grant close to $8.5 million to four researchers in Quebec to support pediatric cancer research
November 2, 2022
The Canadian Cancer Society builds on partnership with the NHL and the NHLPA with new awareness campaign
November 1, 2022
Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure unites Canadians to raise over $13 million
October 2, 2022
The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure returns, welcoming participants to rally together in person for the first time since 2019
September 5, 2022
Quebec elections: the Canadian Cancer Society sets three health priorities
August 23, 2022
Canadian Cancer Society supports New Brunswick student’s call for immediate government action against youth vaping in new video
July 5, 2022
Canadian Cancer Society commends world-first requirement for health warnings on every cigarette
June 9, 2022
The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes the Interdepartmental Action Plan of the Government Health Prevention Policy
June 8, 2022
This June 11, Relay For Life is back with in-person events to support and honour Canadians affected by cancer
May 11, 2022
The Canadian Cancer Society announces a successful 2022 Daffodil Ball with $1,247,400 raised for cancer research in Quebec.
May 6, 2022
Daffodil Ball Reimagined raises an impressive $1 million for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Young Adults Cancer Fund
April 24, 2022