Media releases
August 2013
- Dr Anthony Pawson revolutionized the understanding of cell signaling.
July 2013
- When it comes to patients’ emotional and psychological states, a new study shows that patients who are asked one simple question may receive more empathy from their caregivers.
June 2013
- Because of the catastrophic disruptions in southern Alberta due to flooding, the Canadian Cancer Society is stepping up its efforts to support cancer patients who need assistance.
June 2013
- June 17, 1963 landmark statement by Canada’s health minister concluded that smoking causes lung cancer
June 2013
June 2013
May 2013
- While the death rate for most major cancers continues to decline in Canada, some rarer forms of the disease are taking a more significant toll.
May 2013
- Canadians need to know the risk factors for this largely preventable cancer.
May 2013
- Liver cancer is the special topic in Canadian Cancer Statistics 2013, released today by the Canadian Cancer Society in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Statistics Canada.
May 2013
May 2013
- Canada needs strategy to meet new global targets adopted today by World Health Assembly
May 2013
- Bill 203 will provide job protection for those who take time off to care for a dying family member
May 2013
- On May 4, the Canadian Cancer Society awarded its first national Impact Awards to honour the Society’s most dedicated, passionate volunteers and recognize their exceptional commitment to fighting against cancer.
April 2013
- Wear a daffodil pin to support people living with cancer
April 2013
- Throat cancers on the rise due to epidemic of HPV infection
March 2013
- April 27 is Daffodil Day: Wear a Daffodil Pin to Show Support for People Living with Cancer
March 2013
- The Canadian Cancer Society applauds the federal government for introducing a tax increase on roll-your-own tobacco in today’s federal budget. The increase addresses a longstanding loophole.
March 2013
March 2013
February 2013
- Canadian Cancer Society researchers use high-tech computer analytics to predict which mutations cause breast cancer and how to stop it
January 2013
- Flavoured tobacco ban loophole still allows for menthol – the minty-fresh flavour that makes addiction that much easier
January 2013
- The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Fralick as president and CEO, effective today, January 7, 2013.
December 2012
December 2012
- The Canadian Cancer Society is deeply disappointed and frustrated that amotion to protect Canadians fromasbestos was defeated in the House of Commons on December 5.
November 2012
- Canadian Cancer Society releases report
November 2012
- Canadian Cancer Society Study Examines the Human and Economic Toll of 44 Cancer-Causing Factors in the Workplace, From Asbestos to Diesel Fumes
October 2012
- Majority of Canadians Say Federal Government Should Take Action
October 2012
- Minimizing the risk of asbestos exposure at home
October 2012
- Join the Canadian Cancer Society and our corporate partners in the fight against breast cancer
September 2012
- Government announces it Will no longer oppose adding chrysotile asbestos to the Rotterdam Convention’s list of hazardous substances
September 2012
- Results of a clinical trial published today in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that men with prostate cancer who are treated with intermittent courses (known as a drug holiday) of androgen-suppressing therapy will live as long as those receiving continuous therapy.
August 2012
- Canadian Cancer Society Experts Speak at International Conference
August 2012
- A new employment insurance benefit will help alleviate some of the financial burden associated with caring for a sick child
July 2012
- Microscopic 3-D model will allow researchers to see how pancreatic cancer develops
July 2012
- Scientists in Toronto have created a tiny, living 3-D organ model of pancreatic ducts to help them conduct research on pancreatic cancer – one of the deadliest and least understood of all cancers. This innovative 3-D organ model could lead to new ways to detect and treat pancreatic cancer, which has a very poor survival rate with only about 6% of patients surviving five years after diagnosis.
July 2012
- Alberta-based researchers among those selected for Canadian Cancer Society Innovation Grants
July 2012
- Canadian Cancer Society Plan Calls for Federal Government to Take Leadership Role
June 2012
- Canadian Cancer Society urges government to reconsider
June 2012
- The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Généreux as national chair, effective June 17, 2012. Mr Généreux, a lawyer in Montreal, will lead the Society’s national Board of Directors, composed of volunteers from across Canada.
June 2012
- A chemical found in sea sponges can effectively prevent muscle wasting in mice
June 2012
- Drug shortages are a national problem, and they will not be resolved without a Canada-wide approach
June 2012
- Study one of 20 projects presented by Canadian Cancer Society-funded Clinical Trials Group at prestigious international conference
May 2012
- Canadian Cancer Society urges ban on all flavoured tobacco products
May 2012
- There are currently no targeted treatments for this sub-type of cancer, which occurs more often in younger women
May 2012
- Lower smoking rates, better screening and treatment account for drop, but much more needs to be done to tackle leading cause of death in Canada
May 2012
- Canadian Cancer Statistics 2012 was released today by the Canadian Cancer Society
May 2012
- The Society is a leader in the fight against tobacco
May 2012
- Lung cancer deaths among Canadian women this year will nearly double that of breast cancer deaths.
April 2012
- April 27 is Daffodil Day
April 2012
- Wear a Daffodil Pin to Show Support for People with Cancer
April 2012
- Cuts Will Undermine Efforts to Reduce Smoking Rates and Save Lives, says Canadian Cancer Society
April 2012
- With the support of our generous corporate partners, the Canadian Cancer Society is making more impact against more cancers.
March 2012
- New website aims to educate young tanners
March 2012
- April is Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Month, Daffodil Day is April 27
March 2012
- Society Welcomes Health Committee’s Investigation into Drug Shortages
March 2012
- Albertans receiving bogus calls from scam artists pretending to collect charitable donations on behalf of the Society
March 2012
- National Coordinated Approach Needed to Find Effective Solutions
February 2012
- Society announces $4.5 million in new funding for 23 high-risk, high-reward innovation grants
February 2012
- University of Alberta immunologist harnessing the immune system to better attack cancer.
February 2012
- Canada among countries with the largest health warnings in the world
February 2012
- An Important First Step To Relieve Financial Burden on Families of Gravely Ill Patients
February 2012
- So-called base tans are a cancer risk and offer very little protection against sunburn
January 2012
- Eighty-five per cent of Canadians say the federal government should be an equal partner in discussions on the future of healthcare
January 2012
- Ontario given go-ahead to sue foreign tobacco companies in $50 billion medicare lawsuit
December 2011
- Clinical trial finds patients with limited-stage Hodgkin lymphoma fare better when treated with chemotherapy alone
December 2011
- Canadian Cancer Society applauds cancer prevention step
December 2011
- New coalition determined to raise awareness of skin cancer risk and push for stronger legislation prohibiting teenagers from using tanning salons
November 2011
- Canadian scientists international leaders in their fields
November 2011
- In advance of the meeting of health ministers the Society sets out the priorities we consider critical for healthcare renewal and for improving the health of Canadians
November 2011
- The Society calls on Canada’s health ministers to strongly consider four key priorities critical to improving and ensuring the health of Canadians
November 2011
- Report Released by Parliamentary Committee on Palliative and Compassionate Care
November 2011
- Report Released by Parliamentary Committee on Palliative and Compassionate Care
November 2011
- As we change the clocks this weekend, it's also time to consider taking vitamin D
October 2011
- Make Affordable Access to Cancer Drugs a Priority of Upcoming Health Accord Negotiations, Advocates Say
October 2011
- Join the Canadian Cancer Society and our corporate partners in the fight against breast cancer
September 2011
- Today, federal Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq announced final Cabinet approval of a new set of larger, graphic health warnings for cigarette and little cigar packages
September 2011
- September is ovarian cancer awareness month. Research is crucial to help prevent, detect and treat this disease
August 2011
- The Canadian Cancer Society is deeply saddened to hear of the untimely death of Jack Layton after battling cancer for a second time.
August 2011
- The Cash and Cars and More Lottery is back with 3,702 prizes worth more than $5.1 million.
August 2011
- A man who had just been diagnosed with melanoma picked up the phone and called the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cancer Information Service (CIS). “I don’t know what to expect. What should I tell my family? Am I going to die?”
July 2011
- Canadian Cancer Society applauds ruling that tobacco industry cannot shift damages to federal government
July 2011
- Our thoughts are with Mr. Layton and his family as he fights his cancer battle
July 2011
- Fundraising activities help raise critical funds to fulfill our mission of eradicating cancer and improving the quality of life for people with cancer and their families.
July 2011
- We are passionate about furthering our mission to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer
June 2011
- The Society is shocked that the Canadian delegation has chosen to oppose adding chrysotile asbestos to the Rotterdam Convention
June 2011
- The Society thanks Relay participants and all its donors for helping lead the way in the fight against cancer
June 2011
- The momentum for smoke-free vehicle legislation in Alberta is growing as Medicine Hat joins the list of municipalities taking a stand to protect kids from secondhand smoke exposure in cars.
June 2011
- The Society was extremely saddened to hear about the death of Betty Fox today
June 2011
- Young men and women continue to use indoor tanning equipment, despite the increased risk of skin cancer
June 2011
- Positive Steps, says Canadian Cancer Society
June 2011
- Men with prostate cancer who are treated with intermittent courses of androgen-suppressing therapy will live as long as those receiving continuous therapy
June 2011
- A large international Canadian-led clinical trial has found that the drug exemestane reduces this risk of breast cancer by 65 per cent compared with placebo.
June 2011
- A Canadian-led clinical trial has found that additional radiation treatment improves disease-free survival in women with early breast cancer
June 2011
- A landmark partnership announced today between Canada’s two largest cancer charities, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society,
June 2011
- Canadian Cancer Society funded research recognized among “Best of ASCO”
May 2011
- The Canadian Cancer Society has led the way in advocating for colorectal cancer screening programs to be implemented across the country.
May 2011
- Canadian Cancer Statistics 2011 was released today by the Canadian Cancer Society
May 2011
- Colorectal cancer is the special topic of the Canadian Cancer Statistics 2011 report, released today by the Canadian Cancer Society.
May 2011
- Canadian Cancer Statistics 2011 released by the Canadian Cancer Society with special focus on colorectal cancer
May 2011
- Annual Canadian Cancer Statistics report released today with special report on colorectal cancer – the second-leading cause of cancer death in Canada
April 2011
- Canadian Cancer Society research grants announced today
April 2011
- Society commits more than $1.6 million dollars to Alberta-based cancer researchers
April 2011
- Quebec Government provides conditional support to asbestos mine
April 2011
- Join the Canadian Cancer Society and our corporate partners in the fight for life
April 2011
- Apache Canada Ltd donates $50,000, including a 2009 Dodge Durango SUV and enough money to cover the vehicle’s operating costs for the next three years.
April 2011
- April 5 is Family Caregiver Day
March 2011
- Daffodil Day is April 27
March 2011
- A new family caregiver tax credit announced in today’s federal government budget is a good start in providing more support for all family caregivers, says the Canadian Cancer Society.
March 2011
- The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes today’s announcement by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to renew its support for the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC).
March 2011
- The Canadian Cancer Society is deeply disappointed that the Federal Government included funding for the Chrysotile Institute when it tabled its spending plans for 2010-11
February 2011
- New picture health warnings released today
February 2011
- Majority of Canadians Worry about Financial Impact of Caring for Sick Relative
May 2010
- Canadian Cancer Statistics 2010 released by the Canadian Cancer Society with special focus on care and support for dying patients
April 2009
- As more young people with cancer survive, there is increasing need to do more to meet the distinct challenges of these young patients, according to Canadian Cancer Statistics 2009 released today by the Canadian Cancer Society.
April 2008
- More Canadian children with cancer are surviving, according to Canadian Cancer Statistics 2008 released today by the Canadian Cancer Society. For the first time, a special section in this year’s report focuses on children with cancer from birth to 14 years of age.
April 2007
April 2006
- Fewer Canadians would die from cancer if cancer screening in Canada was enhanced and expanded, according to a special report in Canadian Cancer Statistics 2006 released today by the Canadian Cancer Society
April 2005
- Canada’s aging baby boomers and the country’s growing population are propelling Canada into a cancer crisis, according to Canadian Cancer Statistics 2005 released today by the Canadian Cancer Society.
April 2004
- Cancer is the number one cause of early death in Canada, according to Canadian Cancer Statistics 2004 released today by the Canadian Cancer Society.