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Media releases 10
December
2005
(Toronto)
The Canadian Cancer Society congratulates the Conservative Party for its commitment to cancer control. The Conservatives today pledged to fund and implement the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control. 20
October
2005
(Ottawa)
Federal Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh’s announcement today of $59.5 million over five years to control cancer as a start on a federal investment in attacking Canada’s growing cancer problem is a positive development, but more is needed, says the Canadian Cancer Society. 29
September
2005
(Toronto)
Support those who support us! 29
September
2005
(Vancouver)
The Canadian Cancer Society is delighted that the Supreme Court of Canada today unanimously upheld the validity of British Columbia legislation supporting a medicare cost recovery lawsuit against the tobacco industry. 06
September
2005
(Toronto)
Also extends survival in women with node-positive breast cancer 19
August
2005
(WINNIPEG)
Dignity Therapy Significantly Improves End-of-Life Care, Canadian-Led Research Shows 13
July
2005
(Toronto)
An international clinical trial led by Canadian researchers has demonstrated that a drug called erlotinib increases survival in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who typically have no other treatment options. 08
July
2005
(Toronto)
Men should continue to discuss risks and benefits of PSA test with doctors. 22
June
2005
(EDMONTON)
Treatment Now Being Implemented Around the World 08
June
2005
(Ottawa)
One day after every Liberal present in the House of Commons voted in favour of a motion to fully fund and implement the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control, Federal Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh is backing down on the commitment. 07
June
2005
(Ottawa)
The Canadian Cancer Society applauds a motion passed today by the House of Commons calling on the Federal Government to fund and implement the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control. 07
June
2005
(Ottawa)
New motion directs federal government to fund and implement cancer control strategy 06
June
2005
(Ottawa)
The Supreme Court of Canada begins hearing a pivotal case involving the British Columbia government and the tobacco industry on Wednesday, June 8. 25
May
2005
(Toronto)
A very common form of skin cancer usually seen in people over 50 years old is now being found in a younger group of people including teens and those in their twenties, according to the Canadian Dermatology Association. 19
May
2005
(Toronto)
The Canadian Cancer Society expressed strong disappointment today with the Federal Government’s lack of commitment to implement and fund a cancer-fighting strategy. The federal budget passed today did not include designated funding for the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control. 16
May
2005
(Toronto)
Patients being treated with high dose radiation for head and neck cancer in the morning have a lower risk of developing debilitating side effects than patients who receive treatment in the late afternoon, suggests new research by oncologists at the Toronto Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre, the comprehensive cancer program at Sunnybrook and Women’s College Health Sciences Centre. 05
May
2005
(Toronto)
Evaluating the life-long effects of childhood cancer treatment is the focus of one of 81 new research grants announced today by the Canadian Cancer Society. 21
April
2005
(Toronto)
New research confirms letrozole does not alter cholesterol levels 12
April
2005
(Toronto)
Canadian Cancer Statistics 2005 released by Canadian Cancer Society 12
April
2005
(Toronto)
Following are highlights from the special section in Canadian Cancer Statistics 2005 – Progress in Cancer Prevention: Modifiable Risk Factors. 12
April
2005
(Toronto)
Canadian Cancer Statistics 2005 reports that, in general, incidence and death rates for the majority of cancer sites have stabilized or declined during the past decade. 12
April
2005
(Toronto)
Work on developing a national strategy to fight cancer began in Canada in the late 1990s. More than 700 cancer experts and survivors came together to work on a plan to ensure that Canada’s health system would be ready to meet the growing cancer challenge. 12
April
2005
(Toronto)
An estimated 149,000 new cases of cancer and 69,500 deaths from cancer will occur in Canada in 2005. This is 3,500 more new cases and 1,200 more deaths than 2004 30
March
2005
(Toronto)
A phase III randomized study of exemestane versus placebo in postmenopausal women at increased risk of developing breast cancer 30
March
2005
(Toronto)
ExCel research study seeks 4,500 women to participate in clinical trial 23
March
2005
(Toronto)
With the support of generous corporate partners, the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the fight against cancer. This April – the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil month – the Society will be raising public awareness and funds for cancer in partnership with companies across Canada. 23
March
2005
(Toronto)
The Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days will be taking place in communities across Canada during the next two weeks to launch Daffodil Month in April– the Society’s official campaign month. The bright yellow daffodils have been an integral part of the Society’s April campaign since the 1950s. The Society’s national campaign goal this year is $23 million. 23
March
2005
(Toronto)
An estimated 145,500 new cases of cancer were diagnosed in 2004. 23
February
2005
(TORONTO)
The federal budget announcement of $300 million over five years for an integrated strategy to encourage healthy living and to prevent and control chronic diseases is welcomed by the Canadian Cancer Society. 16
February
2005
(Ottawa)
Research strategy important part of overall strategy to fight cancer. 20
January
2005
(OTTAWA)
It took less than 90 minutes today for the Supreme Court of Canada to deliver its ruling in a pivotal tobacco court case. 17
January
2005
(Toronto)
Canadian Cancer Society researcher Dr. Robert Kerbel has new evidence that a blood test could provide doctors with the first effective way to evaluate a promising experimental cancer therapy in patients. 17
January
2005
(Ottawa)
The Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Lung Association, Canadian Medical Association and Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada will be contributing to the fight against tobacco on Wednesday, January 19 through their participation in a pivotal tobacco court case being heard by the Supreme Court of Canada. 13
January
2005
(Toronto)
In 2004, approximately 21,700 Canadians were diagnosed with lung cancer and about 18,900 died of the disease. 13
January
2005
(Toronto)
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Almost 19,000 Canadians died last year from lung cancer and over 16,000 of these deaths were due to cigarette smoking, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. |