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Canadian Cancer Society

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This month, nearly 2,600 people in Canada will hear the words, “You have breast cancer.” Your donation funds research to help save and improve lives. 
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Canada.  

Your donation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month funds world-leading research to better detect and treat breast cancer.  

Tremendous progress is possible when we act together. Donate today to help save and improve lives.  
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Help transform the future of breast cancer  

“Since I was diagnosed, there has been a lot of progress made in cancer research. Knowing there is ongoing research and new treatments is encouraging. Every donation matters.”  

- Vivian Chu, living with metastatic breast cancer  

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Start a breast cancer fundraiser  

Did you know you can create your own fundraiser to change the future of breast cancer forever? Learn more about raising funds to save and improve lives.  
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Honour or remember a loved one

Dedicate your breast cancer donation to someone special, or in memory of a loved one, and we will send a beautiful card to acknowledge your gift in honour or in memory.  
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Make your impact go further 

Your monthly donation can help keep up the momentum for innovative breast cancer research and provide a nationwide support system so no one faces breast cancer alone. 

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What is breast cancer?

Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast. Learn about symptoms, screening, diagnosis, treatment and risks in our guide to breast cancer. 
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Find out more about the risks for breast cancer

There are many risks for breast cancer, including a family history of cancer and having dense breasts. 
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Screening for breast cancer

Screening helps find breast cancer before symptoms develop. All provinces and territories have breast cancer screening through an organized screening program or your healthcare provider. 
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How we can help

We offer a support system for people living with cancer and their family, friends and caregivers. We’re here to help answer questions and offer support when it’s needed most.   
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Together, we can transform the future of breast cancer 
Your donation will fuel life-saving research to help people facing cancer today and change the future of breast cancer forever.  

In the event the donations raised exceed the total funding need, CCS will redirect funds to where needed the most.