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August 2018 - On September 30, an estimated 80,000 Canadians are expected to come together in communities across the country for the 27th annual Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure, united by their promise to make breast cancer beatable.
February 2017 - People living with cancer will continue to have full access to CCS support programs
August 2016 - The Calgary Fire Department broke the Guinness World Record for most heads shaved simultaneously, while raising more than $140,000 for the fight against cancer.
August 2016 - The Society has made the difficult decision to close its physical office space in Lethbridge, but staff and volunteers will remain active in the community.
August 2016 - The Society has made the difficult decision to close its physical office space in Yellowknife, but staff and volunteers will remain active in the community.
May 2016 - Face Off Against Cancer is raising money for cancer patients and firefighters affected by the devastating wildfire.
April 2016 - Young cancer fighter will help sell fresh daffodils this week to share message of courage, happiness and hope.
March 2016 - Canadian Cancer Society and Calgary Fire Department are teaming up to break the Guinness World Record for most heads shaved simultaneously.
January 2016 - Alberta-based research could improve our understanding of how cells protect themselves from cancer.
January 2016 - Society and Running Room mark National Non-Smoking Week by launching innovative program to curb tobacco use.
November 2015 - Majority of NWT candidates support bans on smoking in outdoor spaces where children play and in vehicles carrying children.
September 2015 - Canadian Cancer Society surveys Albertans on poor office etiquette ahead of its annual Jail-N-Bail fundraiser
July 2015 - Notley government adopts original plan recommended by experts for single-site cancer centre.
May 2015 - Surge in diagnoses a result of rapidly aging and growing population
March 2015 - Three-time cancer survivor shares his story to help kick-off the Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Month.
March 2015 - We applaud the introduction of new legislation that will ban Alberta youth from accessing tanning equipment.
March 2015 - The Canadian Cancer Society is in desperate need of more volunteers to help bring brightness to the fight for life this spring.
February 2015 - The Alberta Chapter of Women In Insurance Cancer Crusade invests $200,000 into Society-funded brain cancer research.
October 2014 - Coalition very concerned that menthol maybe excluded from Alberta’s ban on flavoured tobacco.
October 2014 - Cancer survivor and fundraiser help to raise $35,000 at Women’s Health Awareness Luncheon and Harvest of Hope Gala.
September 2014 - Ambassadors help increase awareness of new colorectal cancer screening test
August 2014 - Most PC leadership candidates did not respond to survey on indoor tanning legislation
May 2014 - Tobacco flavourings ban still awaiting final proclamation six months after its passage
May 2014 - The deadliest form of skin cancer on the rise in Canada, but a tanning ban could help reverse trend.
May 2014 - Women In Insurance Cancer Crusade makes a significant donation to help fund research into pancreatic cancer.
January 2014 - Canadian Cancer Society calls on the Alberta government to include menthol in legislation that bans flavoured tobacco
January 2014 - Volunteer Driver Program expands to Red Deer with opening of new Central Alberta Cancer Centre
January 2014
December 2013 - Canadian Cancer Society looks to raise $7,500 during inaugural national day of charitable giving
November 2013 - Annual campaign supports Canadian Cancer Society and the fight against women’s cancers
October 2013 - Without more volunteers, many cancer patients in Edmonton will struggle getting to their life-saving treatment appointments
October 2013 - Western Direct Insurance joins the Canadian Cancer Society in the fight for life
September 2013 - Report shows Calgary and Edmonton support cancer prevention initiatives, but province needs to step up to reduce rising rates of melanoma.
September 2013 - Nuts, balls, family jewels, love spuds – whatever you call them, the Canadian Cancer Society wants to make sure guys get to know them and practice proper nutiquette
August 2013 - Calgary-based researcher receives Canadian Cancer Society Innovation Grant to investigate how and why cancer cells spread to different organs
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.
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 - Bill 203 will provide job protection for those who take time off to care for a dying family member
January 2013 - Flavoured tobacco ban loophole still allows for menthol – the minty-fresh flavour that makes addiction that much easier
July 2012 - Alberta-based researchers among those selected for Canadian Cancer Society Innovation Grants
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
March 2012 - New website aims to educate young tanners
March 2012 - Albertans receiving bogus calls from scam artists pretending to collect charitable donations on behalf of the Society
February 2012 - University of Alberta immunologist harnessing the immune system to better attack cancer.
February 2012 - So-called base tans are a cancer risk and offer very little protection against sunburn
December 2011 - New coalition determined to raise awareness of skin cancer risk and push for stronger legislation prohibiting teenagers from using tanning salons
August 2011 - The Cash and Cars and More Lottery is back with 3,702 prizes worth more than $5.1 million.
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 - Young men and women continue to use indoor tanning equipment, despite the increased risk of skin 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 - Society commits more than $1.6 million dollars to Alberta-based cancer researchers
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.