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
- This Saturday, June 22, 90 determined cyclists will be at the starting line of an incredible journey covering 400 kilometres and climbing 12,000 feet – all in one day. These ordinary people participating in the Ride2Survive are working together to achieve something extraordinary: to raise half a million dollars this year towards derailing cancer forever.
June 2013
- June 17, 1963 landmark statement by Canada’s health minister concluded that smoking causes lung cancer
June 2013
- – Today the Canadian Cancer Society BC & Yukon called on all British Columbians to bring the current smoking rate down from 14 to 9 per cent by 2018 in order to reduce tobacco-related deaths. While BC continues to lead the country with its low tobacco use rates, reduction of rates has plateaued and tobacco use continues to be the leading cause of preventable deaths and cancer deaths in BC and Canada.
June 2013
June 2013
June 2013
- This Sun Awareness Week, the Canadian Cancer Society is recognizing more than 8,000 students in high schools across BC who have taken the pledge to be tan-free this year. These youth are part of a movement towards owning their own skin-tone in spite of some of the social pressures to be tanned.
May 2013
- British Columbia continues to lead the country with its lower cancer incidence and mortality rates, according to 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
- 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
- The Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon and other members of the BC Healthy Living Alliance (BCHLA) are urging BC’s political party leaders to speak out further about their plans on cancer and chronic disease prevention.
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
- The Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Ball events in BC raised an unprecedented $2.5 million thanks to the generosity of private and corporate donors as well as the Province of British Columbia.
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
- During Daffodil Month, the Canadian Cancer Society is asking British Columbians to wear a daffodil pin as a symbol of support for people living with cancer and to join the fight against cancer by making a donation .
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
March 2013
- The Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon, is calling on youth from across British Columbia between the ages of 19 and 25 to apply to attend a Youth Forum in Vancouver on May 11, 2013.
March 2013
- The Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon is celebrating the opening of the Kordyban Lodge in Prince George today. The lodge provides accommodations for cancer patients and their caregivers from Northern BC who need to travel for outpatient cancer care in Prince George.
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
- The Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon, is calling for regulations that would make outdoor patios of bars and restaurants as well as beaches, parks and playgrounds smoke-free.
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
November 2012
- A new province-wide colorectal cancer screening program, announced today by the BC Ministry of Health, is welcome news for the Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon.
October 2012
- Majority of Canadians Say Federal Government Should Take Action
October 2012
- Minimizing the risk of asbestos exposure at home
October 2012
- The Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon, supports and applauds the BC Government for putting regulations in place to ban youth under 18 from using tanning beds.
October 2012
- More than 60 teams and approximately 650 players, along with hundreds of spectators, gathered in downtown Vancouver this morning to participate in the city’s inaugural Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer.
October 2012
- More than 1,000 volunteers across BC and Yukon are needed to help plan the Canadian Cancer Society’s 2013 Relay For Life.
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
- Canadian Cancer Society Plan Calls for Federal Government to Take Leadership Role
July 2012
- Canadian Cancer Society volunteers will be on BC beaches this summer taking life-saving prevention information to people working on a dangerous tan. The Tanning is Out summer initiative is a fun, light-hearted approach with a deadly serious message.
June 2012
- Canadian Cancer Society urges government to reconsider
June 2012
- For eight years, about a hundred ordinary people have set aside their hobbies and sacrificed their weekends to spend half a year training for one of the toughest one-day amateur cycling events in North America—Ride2Survive. They do it to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. So far this year the crew and riders have raised $345,000. Since its inception the ride has raised 1.9 million dollars for cancer research.
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
- BC is one of the healthiest provinces in Canada – in part, because of our healthy choices and active lifestyles. However the 2012 Cancer Statistics confirm that melanoma skin cancer is on the rise in Canada. This year in BC, there will be 910 new cases diagnosed and it is projected that 150 people will die of this largely preventable cancer.
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
- BC’s top health organizations are expressing disappointment after a BC legislative committee on cosmetic pesticides released a report today calling for weak restrictions on lawn and garden pesticides.
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
- The Canadian Cancer Society releases the 2012 Cancer Statistics today. While lung cancer is underlined in the Society’s national release, BC is highlighting melanoma as part of our Tanning is Out campaign.
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
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
- A majority of Metro Vancouver voters of all political stripes endorse a province-wide ban on the sale and use of lawn and garden pesticides, according to a poll released today. The survey, which polled residents in the Port Moody-Coquitlam by-election area, demonstrates statistically-equivalent support for a ban – 71, 70 and 69 per cent, respectively – among NDP, Liberal and Conservative-leaning voters.
April 2012
- With the support of our generous corporate partners, the Canadian Cancer Society is making more impact against more cancers.
March 2012
- Every three minutes, another Canadian will hear the words “you have cancer” for the first time, and the Canadian Cancer Society wants them to know that they are not alone.
March 2012
- April is Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Month, Daffodil Day is April 27
March 2012
- The Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon, applauds the announcement made today by the Honourable Health Minister, Michael de Jong, to restrict access to tanning beds for young people under the age of 18. The regulation is anticipated to take effect this fall.
March 2012
- Society Welcomes Health Committee’s Investigation into Drug Shortages
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
- The Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute has awarded its inaugural Innovation Grants to support unconventional concepts, approaches or methodologies to address problems in cancer research.
February 2012
- Secondary School students across BC are set to fight back against cancer by encouraging their classmates to forego the “Prom Tan” and instead, rock it in the skin they’re in.
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
- Join die-hard hockey fans and cancer fighters at the launch event Friday, Feb 17, and help bring British Columbians in on the game.
February 2012
- Leading health organizations today launched BC’s first ever anti-pesticide advertising campaign – a major newspaper blitz that urges all British Columbians to support a lawn and garden pesticide ban.
January 2012
- National Non-Smoking Week - January 15-21, 2012 – which has been hosted by the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control for more than three decades, announced that its theme for 2012 is "Breaking up is hard to do." The Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon, is promoting National Non-Smoking Week by encouraging British Columbians and Yukoners to “kiss tobacco goodbye”. Like any relationship, breaking up with cigarettes can be hard to do, both physically and psychologically, but there is support if you need it. The Canadian Cancer Society wants to help smokers end their dependent relationship with tobacco.
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
- With a new poll showing strong public support for regulations which would prohibit youth under 18 from using indoor tanning equipment, the Canadian Cancer Society is calling on the BC government to introduce legislation as soon as possible in order to protect the health of BC’s youth.
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
- Twenty-two major organizations, including the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, and the Lung Association of B.C. are releasing a statement supporting a province-wide ban on non-essential pesticides.
November 2011
- Canadian scientists international leaders in their fields
November 2011
- Thirty BC municipalities have passed motions supporting a province-wide ban on lawn and garden pesticides, according to a list released today by the Canadian Cancer Society.
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
- A number of health and environmental groups, including the Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon, will make a presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides in Vancouver on November 7th and 8th in support of the introduction of province wide legislation banning the use and sale of cosmetic pesticides.
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
September 2011
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
- August 22, 2011 (Vancouver) – “We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of the distinguished Canadian political figure, Jack Layton. Our thoughts go out to his family and loved ones,” said Barbara Kaminsky, CEO, Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon Division.
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?”
August 2011
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
- The ground adjacent to the University Hospital of Northern B.C. is no longer a parking lot. Today, the Canadian Cancer Society B.C. and Yukon together with local government representatives and supporters celebrated the start of construction on the Kordyban Lodge by breaking ground.
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
- Mrs. Lorraine Grant, a resident of Prince George, was appointed as the new Board Chair for the Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon at the 2011 Annual General Meeting. Grant succeeds Mr. Leonard Schein who was Chair for three years.
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 Society was extremely saddened to hear about the death of Betty Fox today
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
- B.C. has committed $2 million towards the $10-million capital campaign for the Kordyban Lodge to support cancer patients and their families.
May 2011
- Studies looking at anticancer drugs from the ocean to preventative health care among adult cancer survivors are among four research projects being funded by the Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon today.
May 2011
- The Canadian Cancer Society applauded Premier Christy Clark and Minister of Health Michael de Jong for announcing the $68.7 million Healthy Families BC strategy.
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
- The 2011 Canadian Cancer Statistics indicate that British Columbia again has the lowest incidence of cancer and lowest mortality rates in Canada, which is attributed to the healthier lifestyle of province residents and the high quality of cancer treatment.
May 2011
- The Canadian Cancer Society B.C. and Yukon today welcomed the provincial government's decision to fund smoking cessation products and nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) for B.C. smokers trying to quit. B.C. Premier Christy Clark announced nicotine replacement therapies will be made available to smokers at no cost and that the price of smoking cessation prescription drugs will be covered under PharmaCare as of September 30, 2011
May 2011
April 2011
- Canadian Cancer Society research grants announced today
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
- April 5 is Family Caregiver Day
April 2011
- April 1, 2011 Two out of every five Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime. One out of every four of us will die of cancer. Now you can show people fighting cancer they're not alone.
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
- Three generous donors have given a huge boost to the Canadian Cancer's Society's $10 million fundraising campaign for a lodge to help Northern BC residents facing cancer. The Kordyban and Novak families, along with West Fraser Timber, have donated a combined total of $4 million towards this goal.
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
February 2011
- Majority of Canadians Worry about Financial Impact of Caring for Sick Relative
January 2011
- Canadian Cancer Society Calls on BC government to Cover Cost of Nicotine Replacement Therapies
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.