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December 2015 - A holiday surprise for a family coping with cancer
November 2015 - Tobacco company introduces new cigarette with menthol flavour burst.
November 2015 - New DNA test could lead to better detection, fewer biopsies
November 2015 - Mattress company to contribute up to $1 million
October 2015 - New study aims to understand and reduce fear of cancer recurrence
October 2015 - Society congratulates new Parliament and looks to the future.
October 2015 - Tobacco plain packaging and more investment in tobacco control initiatives are key measures
October 2015 - Plain packaging a key measure to protect youth from tobacco promotion
September 2015 - Proposed investment a welcome step forward
September 2015 - Proposed funding for Cancer Prevention Centre a positive step forward.
September 2015 - Canadian Cancer Society supports proposal to fix gaps in prescription drug coverage and improve access to essential medications.
September 2015 - New Canadian Cancer Society research shows promise.
September 2015 - Commitment a step forward in making sure all Canadians have access to palliative care.
August 2015 - Five-year, $250 million funding extension allows CPAC to continue major nationwide initiatives.
August 2015 - Proposed benefit will help more families provide care for loved ones with cancer and other critical illnesses.
July 2015 - Society receives government funding for partnership with Running Room
July 2015 - Additional radiation reduces breast cancer recurrence in some patients
June 2015 - Five of Canada’s most outstanding cancer scientists received prestigious cancer research awards today.
June 2015 - Canadian Cancer Society releases federal election platform entitled: Wake-up call: national priorities for patients, families, and a healthier future.
June 2015 - Canadian Cancer Society hails landmark ruling
May 2015 - Predictions of the future burden of cancer in Canada.
May 2015 - Cancer in Canada: Fast facts
May 2015 - Canadian Cancer Society urges Canada to prepare.
April 2015 - We honour workers who have lost their lives, been injured on the job or have fallen ill as a result of their work.
April 2015 - Expanding compassionate care benefits will help patients and families.
April 2015 - Society’s research institute releases 2014 Research Impact Report.
March 2015 - Daffodil Month survey highlights need for increased awareness of programs and services.
March 2015 - Society commends actor Angelina Jolie for her openness about her health decisions related to the BRCA gene mutations in her recent opinion piece.
March 2015 - Partnership with Jaguar Land Rover Canada and Pauktuutit aims to improve cancer literacy and education among Inuit.
March 2015 - New Society study of healthy “super seniors" aims to find out why some people live cancer-free into old age.
March 2015 - Today the British House of Commons approved final regulations for plain packaging for tobacco products.
February 2015 - Imagine if the number of Canadians expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 30 years could be cut in half.
February 2015 - Join the Canadian Cancer Society’s cancer-fighting team
February 2015 - Society welcomes announcement by the Minister of Health on mandatory reporting of drug shortages
February 2015 - The Society, in partnership with Brain Canada and the Government of Canada, will fund $5 million in brain cancer research.
February 2015 - The Canadian Cancer Society's Trottibus Walking School Bus has won the national grand prize in the Play Exchange, Canada's Active Living Challenge. The announcement was made this afternoon by Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose.
January 2015 - The Avon Foundation for Women (Canada) announced today a $100,000 gift to the Canadian Cancer Society as part of the company’s centennial anniversary celebrations.
January 2015 - Canadian Cancer Society volunteers and staff are fighting back against cancer during National Non-Smoking Week by working hard to help Canadians quit smoking and encourage others not to start.
January 2015 - The 6 finalists will be featured on a January 9 program on CBC TV where Canadians will be asked to vote for their favourite of the 6 finalists.