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

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This June 11, Relay For Life is back with in-person events to support and honour Canadians affected by cancer
May 11, 2022
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The Canadian Cancer Society announces a successful 2022 Daffodil Ball with $1,247,400 raised for cancer research in Quebec.
May 6, 2022
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Daffodil Ball Reimagined raises an impressive $1 million for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Young Adults Cancer Fund
April 24, 2022
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Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) partner to launch a unique program for seed-stage companies commercializing cancer research results
April 12, 2022
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The Canadian Cancer Society supports new e-cigarette product tax introduced in federal budget as key measure to reduce youth vaping
April 6, 2022
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The Canadian Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil fundraising campaign helps hope bloom through research innovation
March 30, 2022
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New training courses on artificial intelligence offered to healthcare professionals working in oncology
March 30, 2022
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The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes the new plan to rebuild Quebec’s health network, an essential initiative for people with cancer and their caregivers
March 29, 2022
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March 23, 2022
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The Daffodil Ball, the biggest cancer fundraising soirée in Canada, to help people with cancer, will bloom again on May 5, 2022!
March 23, 2022
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The Canadian Cancer Society and the McPeak-Sirois Group team up to improve metastatic breast cancer research and care
March 8, 2022
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Together,  let's dethrone colon cancer
February 28, 2022
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On World Cancer Day, championing the needs of those affected by cancer has never been more important
February 4, 2022
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Canadian Cancer Society launches campaign for those curious about going smoke-free
January 21, 2022
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7th annual Dry Feb raises funds to support Canadians affected by cancer
January 20, 2022
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New Canadian Cancer Society report uncovers the hidden costs of take-home cancer drugs in Ontario and the urgent need for provincial funding
January 18, 2022
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The Canadian Cancer Society, CQDM, the Cole Foundation and Oncopole join forces to support pediatric cancer research
November 23, 2021
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Canadian Cancer Society celebrates Quebec Court of Appeal unanimously upholding Quebec restrictions on e-cigarette advertising
November 16, 2021