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Canadian Cancer Society

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

1 in 8 women in Canada will learn they have breast cancer in their lifetime. Your donation will help save and improve lives.
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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Canada.

Your donation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month helps fund world-leading research and compassionate support for people facing cancer.

Tremendous progress is possible when we act together. Donate today to help save and improve more lives.

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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.  
Create a fundraiser
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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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Run for the Cure

When you join the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you help drive research, strengthen support services, empower advocacy work, and create a future where fewer people are impacted by breast cancer.
Find a Run near you

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. 
Learn more about risk factors for breast cancer
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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. 
Learn more about breast cancer screening
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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.   
Learn more about how we can help
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Resources 

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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.  
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