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
- Screening rates for colon, breast and cervical cancers lower among LGBTQ communities
June 2013
- June 17, 1963 landmark statement by Canada’s health minister concluded that smoking causes lung cancer
June 2013
June 2013
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
- Two Ontario scientists honoured with prestigious awards
May 2013
- It is Melanoma Monday and the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is celebrating by painting the nation orange for skin cancer awareness2
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.
May 2013
- The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased with the Ontario government’s continued focus on health promotion initiatives that aim to reduce skin cancer, child obesity and smoking rates.
April 2013
- Thunder Bay scientist awarded Innovation Grant to develop promising imaging method to look closer at cancer
April 2013
- #TANBEDBAN campaign calls for action on indoor tanning
April 2013
- #TANBEDBAN campaign calls for action on indoor tanning
April 2013
- Wear a daffodil pin to support people living with cancer
April 2013
- Kingston research awarded Quality of Life grant to understand patient perspective.
April 2013
- This April, the Canadian Cancer Society wants to pin you. The Canadian Cancer Society is marking its 75th anniversary this year and members of the public can help support them by making a donation at any of the 634 LCBO stores throughout Ontario.
April 2013
- Throat cancers on the rise due to epidemic of HPV infection
April 2013
- TVCOGECO will be commemorating the Canadian Cancer Society’s 75th Anniversary with a special live one hour broadcast at 7:00 p.m. on April 18th.
April 2013
- Local scientist to study a hard-to-treat cancer with Canadian Cancer Society Innovation Grant
March 2013
- April 27 is Daffodil Day: Wear a Daffodil Pin to Show Support for People Living with Cancer
March 2013
- To commemorate the Canadian Cancer Society’s 75th Anniversary and in support of Daffodil Month, Ontario Division’s CEO, Martin Kabat, is touring the province to meet with volunteers, donors, survivors, cancer researchers and supporters to bring focus to all that the Society has achieved by working with communities across Ontario. He will also encourage Ontarians to join the fight and talk about how everyone can contribute to changing cancer forever.
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
- A multi-disciplinary team of researchers led by scientists in London and Toronto is developing a simple tool that could one day make it easier to choose the best available cancer treatments for individual patients and improve their chances for survival.
March 2013
March 2013
- Researchers in Hamilton, Ontario, have developed an innovative solution to the difficult problem of looking deep within the human colon for signs of cancer. It is “street-view” mapping – the same way Google does it – using cameras to take pictures in every direction.
March 2013
March 2013
- A pioneering Ottawa scientist has been awarded funding to study for the first time a particular gene that may be involved in childhood cancer and could shed light on how cancer grows.
March 2013
- The Canadian Cancer Society is thrilled that the Government of Ontario is taking action to address an important cancer prevention issue by introducing new government-backed legislation that would ban youth under 18 from indoor tanning.
March 2013
- The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to learn that legislation reintroduced at Queen's Park yesterday will strengthen job security for family caregivers.
March 2013
- Armed with a ‘cheeky’ slogan, the Canadian Cancer Society is aiming to grab the attention of those 50 and over during Colon Cancer Awareness Month this March. Getting checked for colon cancer is likely not at the top of anyone’s to do list, but the Society is encouraging Canadians to make their bottom their priority by getting checked. Many people may be surprised to learn that colon cancer is the number two cancer killer of men and women, yet it is 90% treatable when caught early.
February 2013
- A new type of radiation therapy could potentially change the standard of care for people with inoperable early-stage lung cancer.
February 2013
- Canadian Cancer Society researchers use high-tech computer analytics to predict which mutations cause breast cancer and how to stop it
February 2013
- The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to hear reference to important cancer-related issues in today’s Throne Speech at the Ontario Legislature.
January 2013
- The focus of World Cancer Day on February 4 is to dispel misconceptions about cancer, such as the dangerous myth perpetuated by the tanning industry and in popular culture — the so-called “base tan” for travellers heading south for spring break.
January 2013
- The Canadian Cancer Society is challenging teens to skip indoor tanning and organize a Tan-Free Grad campaign in their high school to help educate their friends and peers about the health risks associated with tanning beds this grad season.
January 2013
- Mammograms save lives; yet for some women living in First Nations communities, the financial costs associated with getting to breast screening are prohibitive.
January 2013
- The City of Belleville has passed a by-law that restricts youth under 18 from using indoor tanning equipment. With this decision, Belleville joins a growing list of jurisdictions across the country that have taken action on this important public health issue.
January 2013
- Tobacco remains the number one preventable killer with more than 100 Canadians dying every day from tobacco use. The Canadian Cancer Society and Running Room have teamed up to help the nearly 5 million Canadians who are still addicted to tobacco with this morning’s launch of Run to Quit, an innovative smoking cessation program based on adopting running as a means to quit smoking. Early research shows that physical activity can significantly help those trying to quit. Run to Quit could revolutionize the way people quit smoking.
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
- A new study, funded by the Canadian Cancer Society, will examine the human and economic impact of workplace exposure to 44 known or suspected carcinogens and their links to 27 types of cancer. The study’s main goals are to quantify – for the first time – how serious the problem is in Canada by estimating the number of new cancer cases and cancer deaths that can be attributed to workplace factors, and also to weigh the economic impact.
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
- Today, the Canadian Cancer Society officially launches The FearLess Project to help change the way Ontarians think about, talk about and deal with cancer. The project provides Ontarians with a place to share and acknowledge their fears as a first step to addressing them at www.thefearlessproject.ca.
October 2012
- Majority of Canadians Say Federal Government Should Take Action
October 2012
- Minimizing the risk of asbestos exposure at home
October 2012
- A recent Canadian Cancer Society Ipsos Reid poll found that the majority of Ontario women are confused about what age they should start screening for breast cancer and the best way to get screened.
October 2012
- Join the Canadian Cancer Society and our corporate partners in the fight against breast cancer
September 2012
- New by-law toughest in Ontario
September 2012
- Government announces it Will no longer oppose adding chrysotile asbestos to the Rotterdam Convention’s list of hazardous substances
September 2012
- Canadian Cancer Society congratulates McGuinty government on plans to adopt NDP Private Member’s bill banning youth under 18 from indoor tanning
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
- Late yesterday, Oakville Town Council took decisive action to protect the health of its youngest citizens by passing a by-law that restricts youth under 18 from accessing indoor tanning facilities.
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
- 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
June 2012
- Canadian Cancer Society urges government to reconsider
June 2012
- The Canadian Cancer Society is proud to acknowledge and celebrate the tremendous achievement of the Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC) who have raised over $5 million dollars for the Society to support lifesaving breast, prostate and general cancer research. In an industry where the largest portion of employees is women, WICC was founded as a passionate response to the number of women they worked with that were facing breast cancer. In 1996 they took action and starting modestly with candle sales, the women and men of WICC have mobilized the entire property and casualty insurance industry to fight back against cancer.
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
- The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes a generous contribution from Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life to support the promising cancer prevention research of a young scientist at the University of Manitoba.
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 cancer death rate in Canada is going down, resulting in nearly 100,000 lives saved over the last 20 years (1988 to 2007). Despite the drop in the death rate, cancer is still the leading cause of death in Canada. Canadian Cancer Statistics 2012 was released today by the Canadian Cancer Society, in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Statistics 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
April 2012
- Wear a Daffodil Pin to Show Support for People with Cancer
April 2012
- Indoor tanning causes skin cancer. TheCanadian Cancer Society is calling on the Government of Ontario to support the new Private Members’ bill that restricts youth under 18 year of age from using indoor tanning equipment.
April 2012
- A rare snapshot of teen behaviour was released today by the Canadian Cancer Society. The poll sheds light on why Ontario teens tan, how often, and the reasons they start using indoor tanning equipment.
April 2012
- The Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division applaud the introduction of legislation to eliminate the sale of flavoured tobacco products.
April 2012
- Cuts Will Undermine Efforts to Reduce Smoking Rates and Save Lives, says Canadian Cancer Society
April 2012
- Thanks to the generosity of a woman who lost her husband to cancer, the Canadian Cancer Society, for the first time, is awarding up to two annual youth volunteer scholarships.
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 is pleased with the Ontario government’s commitment to cancer prevention through increased enforcement to control illegal contraband tobacco, an expansion of screening programs and a goal to reduce childhood obesity and is looking to further action on indoor tanning, cancer drug shortages and environmental exposure.
March 2012
- The Canadian Cancer Society applauds British Columbia for its plans to introduce regulations preventing young people from using indoor tanning.
March 2012
- Society Welcomes Health Committee’s Investigation into Drug Shortages
March 2012
- National Coordinated Approach Needed to Find Effective Solutions
February 2012
- A London, Ontario, cardiologist is turning cancer research on its head by proposing that increasing the blood supply to a tumour (in effect, feeding the tumour) could actually prevent cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. Previous research had suggested a more intuitive route – that starving a tumour of its blood supply could prevent it from spreading, however that method (known as anti-angiogenesis) has shown limited success to date.
February 2012
- Society announces $4.5 million in new funding for 23 high-risk, high-reward innovation grants
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
January 2012
- Ontario is facing an urgent health care crisis with a staggering financial and human cost. The tragedy is that it is preventable but not enough is being done. That’s the message sent today by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Ontario, Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, Ophea, and other members of the Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (OCDPA) to the Ontario government as they launch Better Health is Worth 0.5%.
January 2012
- The Canadian Cancer Society has launched Break It Off — a new digital campaign funded by Health Canada to promote tobacco cessation. Led by the Society’s free cessation service — Smokers’ Helpline — the campaign is aimed at young adults, age 19-29, who have the highest smoking rate in the country.
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
January 2012
- The Canadian Cancer Society is proud to announce its top 10 breakthroughs of 2011. This list of accomplishments showcases how researchers funded by the Society continue to lead the way in advances that will reduce the number of Canadians diagnosed with and dying from cancer, and improve the quality of life for people living with and beyond cancer. Due to progress in cancer research, over 60 per cent of Canadians diagnosed with cancer will survive, compared with only 25 per cent when the Society began funding research in the 1940s.
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
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
- The Canadian Cancer Society congratulates Premier McGuinty for his re-election to the Ontario Legislature and looks forward to the implementation of the election promises made that will prevent cancer and help people living with cancer.
October 2011
- Join the Canadian Cancer Society and our corporate partners in the fight against breast cancer
September 2011
- Tonight’s leaders’ debate included a mention of one healthcare issue that thousands of Ontarians live with every day… cancer, but the discussion stopped there. How are political parties intending to take action to prevent cancer and to help Ontarians who are living with the disease?
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
- 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
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 Canadian Cancer Society is calling on the government of Ontario and all political parties, if elected, to commit to restrict indoor tanning by youth under the age of 18. The recommendation is included in the Canadian Cancer Society’s election policy recommendations released today.
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
- The Canadian Cancer Society congratulates the Ontario Government on passing legislation that will snub out sales of cheap and illegal tobacco products through the enacting of Bill 186, Supporting Smoke-Free Ontario by Reducing Contraband Tobacco Act, 2011.
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
- Use of a simple, at-home screening test by Canadians can prevent many unnecessary colorectal cancer deaths, according to a special report about colorectal cancer in Canadian Cancer Statistics 2011 released today by the Canadian Cancer Society, in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Statistics Canada.
May 2011
- Canadian Cancer Statistics 2011 released by the Canadian Cancer Society with special focus on colorectal cancer
May 2011
- The Canadian Cancer Society has contributed funding to improve access to breast cancer screening in Northwest Ontario.
April 2011
- Canadian Cancer Society research grants announced today
April 2011
- A new Canadian Cancer Society-funded study will investigate the genetic puzzle of a devastating nervous system cancer that strikes infants, and identify potential new treatments for the disease. The study is one of 52 new research projects worth more than $21 million announced today by the Society. The projects cover a broad spectrum of cancer research from risk reduction to genetic studies to drug development and palliative care.
April 2011
- Brian Perkins of Brantford, Ontario, was awarded a brand new hybrid in Toronto this morning after quitting smoking in the Canadian Cancer Society Driven to Quit Challenge. He was recognized by Martin Kabat, CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, and the Honourable Margarett Best, Minister of Health Promotion and Sport, at an official prize presentation.
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
- Ontario MPPs will wear the Canadian Cancer Society’s new daffodil pin in the Legislature on Monday, April 4, in support of Daffodil Month.
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
- As many Ontarians prepare to holiday in the sun during Spring Break, the Canadian Cancer Society is releasing important provincial statistics as well as results of an Environics poll about sun safety. Both the poll and the largest survey ever done on sun safety in Ontario reveal that too many Ontarians continue to expose themselves to cancer-causing UV radiation by either sun exposure or using tanning equipment. This is concerning as skin cancer is now the most common form of cancer in Ontarians.
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
January 2011
- The Canadian Cancer Society congratulates the Ontario government for announcing today that nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) will be made available to Ontarians through family health teams.
January 2011
- Results of an Angus Reid Public Opinion survey conducted in December show that 20 per cent of Ontario adults are current tobacco users, including cigarettes, cigars and chew tobacco, and that half of them have tried unsuccessfully to quit in the past.
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.