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UV index forecast data for September 5, 2010

Charlottetown, PE	high
Fredericton, NB	high
Regina, SK	N/A
Toronto, ON	high
Vancouver, BC	moderate

Protect yourself from UV light – it's the best way to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Find out today's UV Index in your city.

September Awareness Months

Throughout the year, the Canadian Cancer Society supports a variety of initiatives to raise awareness and understanding for key health issues across Canada.

Learn more about:
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Men’s Cancer Health Awareness Month

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2010 edition of Canadian Cancer Statistics

Includes a special topic on End-of-life care released on May 19, 2010

Media release

A caregiver's perspective – view video

Our position and what we’re doing

support for family caregivers

palliative care

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of Relay For Life in 2010!

This year Relay has already raised over $48 million, and we still have 27 events to go!

Check out the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life group on Facebook, and learn more about how Relay For Life is bringing communities together to fight back against cancer.

Two women featured in "Join the Fight" campaign

Share your story

Are you or someone you know fighting cancer? Share your story and join the fight. The more voices that join together, the louder our rallying cry. Read their stories. Share your own story now.

Do you need peer support?

You don’t have to go through cancer alone. We can connect you with someone who understands what you are going through. Help is a phone call away.

WHAT'S NEW

08/10/10

Study: Canadian Cancer Society-funded researchers are making a bigger scientific impact.

08/05/10

Canada lags in use of new cancer drugs: Society continues to push for national drug plan.

08/01/10

Society announces new chair: Betty Newson of PEI to lead national board of directors.

Cancer.ca among top 10 Canadian consumer health websites: The Consumer Health Information Providers Interest Group (CHIPIG) named cancer.ca to its 2010 list of top 10 Canadian consumer health websites. Read more