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2013

Remembering a cancer research pioneer
August 2013 - Dr Anthony Pawson revolutionized the understanding of cell signaling.

One question may help provide dignity at the end of life: study
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.

Canada's war on tobacco turns 50
June 2013 - June 17, 1963 landmark statement by Canada’s health minister concluded that smoking causes lung cancer

Media backgrounder #1: Highlights from 50 years of war on tobacco
June 2013

Media backgrounder #2: Facts on tobacco
June 2013

Liver cancer on the rise
May 2013 - Canadians need to know the risk factors for this largely preventable cancer.

Media backgrounder #1: Highlights of 2013 liver cancer statistics
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.

Media backgrounder 2 Canadian Cancer Statistics 2013
May 2013

Leading Canadian health charities urge renewed federal government leadership on non-communicable diseases
May 2013 - Canada needs strategy to meet new global targets adopted today by World Health Assembly

Society recognizes volunteers with inaugural national Impact Awards
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 27 is Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day
April 2013 - Wear a daffodil pin to support people living with cancer

Clinical trial: robotic surgery may reduce side effects of throat cancer treatment
April 2013 - Throat cancers on the rise due to epidemic of HPV infection

Canadian Cancer Society Marks its 75th Anniversary and Launches Its Annual Nationwide Daffodil Campaign
March 2013 - April 27 is Daffodil Day: Wear a Daffodil Pin to Show Support for People Living with Cancer

Society Welcomes Action on Roll-Your-Own Tobacco Tax Increase, Announced in Today’s Federal Budget
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.

Media backgrounder – Innovation Grants
March 2013

Putting colorectal cancer on the map
March 2013

Outsmarting breast cancer, one cell at a time
February 2013 - Canadian Cancer Society researchers use high-tech computer analytics to predict which mutations cause breast cancer and how to stop it

Canadian Cancer Society appoints new president and CEO
January 2013 - The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Fralick as president and CEO, effective today, January 7, 2013.