News
April 2017 -
As we mark the 60th anniversary of Daffodil Month, at the Canadian Cancer Society we reflect on the progress we’ve made to date and acknowledge the need for Canada to innovate to meet this and other health challenges in a resource constrained environment.
February 2017 -
On February 1, 2017, the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) joined forces to increase operational efficiencies and further our impact on all types of cancer for all Canadians.
January 2017 -
Give these activities a try to help keep you warm and healthy all winter.
September 2016 -
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
July 2016 -
Dr Eduardo Franco, Dr Philippe Gros, Dr Gerald Batist and Dr Mark Levine receive prestigious national honours on the eve of Canada Day.
April 2016 -
Many oral cancer diagnoses are not made early enough for successful treatment.
March 2016 -
Please support the Society’s Cancer Information Service this Daffodil Month
March 2016 -
Reduce your colorectal cancer risk by filling up on fibre.
February 2016 -
The Society is proud to support World Cancer Day - a global initiative where the world unites in the fight against cancer, bringing awareness of efforts to reduce the global burden of cancer.
January 2016 -
National Non-Smoking Week 2016: January 17–23.
January 2016 -
Follow our 10 tips for cancer prevention to be your healthiest in 2016.
December 2015 -
Society employees, community members and high school students surprise family with carols and holiday cheer.
December 2015 -
Brett Kissel takes a break from his tour to wish the Canadian Cancer Society and its supporters a very happy holiday season.
December 2015 -
Your support in 2015 has meant the world to us! Every single dollar counts as we work toward eradicating cancer and enhancing the quality of life of people living with cancer.
December 2015 -
The Society is here to help. We offer support and information for people with cancer and their family, friends and caregivers all year round.
November 2015 -
How one researcher is working to refine the screening process for prostate cancer.
September 2015 -
"Thanks to the incredible progress in retinoblastoma research made possible by Canadian Cancer Society funding, my son won’t have to go through what I did."
September 2014 -
New study investigates cancer-resistant jelly
June 2014 -
Findings from clinical trials could lead to changes in treatment
March 2014 -
Join our first research tweet chat on April 1
January 2014 -
Tobacco, Hippos and treating brain cancer
November 2012 -
First super resolution microscope in Canada used to discover how cells divide
November 2012 -
Study shows need for earlier referrals to palliative care services
August 2012 -
Study looks at personalized treatment options for childhood brain cancer
August 2012 -
Scientists use microscopic screening to improve drug therapies for patients
April 2012 -
Neurosurgeon and cancer researcher honoured posthumously
March 2012 -
The Canadian Cancer Society Innovation Grants received 2 mentions in the March 6 Senate Debates
February 2012 -
Study explains why some treatments don’t work
February 2012 -
Study shows drug may cause bone loss in some postmenopausal women
February 2012 -
High body mass index may boost risk, Society researchers find
January 2012 -
Society-funded researchers making important discoveries
November 2011 -
Study finds radiation and hormone therapy best treatment for aggressive prostate cancer
June 2011 -
Research selected the best of the best at prestigious scientific meeting
January 2011 -
Canadian Cancer Society-funded researchers continue to discover ways to reduce cancer incidence and mortality and enhance the quality of life for Canadians living with and beyond cancer
January 2011 -
Ernest McCulloch was one of the fathers of stem cell research
November 2010 -
Canadian Cancer Society led research says that young people with cancer (aged 15-29) have made impressive gains in survival
September 2010 -
Research findings point to potential new treatments for medulloblastoma and lung cancer
August 2010 -
Researchers are making a bigger scientific impact, study shows
June 2010 -
Society-funded clinical trial finds combined treatment helps patients live longer
March 2010 -
Society-funded researchers first to discover cancer-fighting properties of common virus
October 2009 -
New report shows Society-funded research represents more than 10% of overall cancer research investment in Canada
September 2008 -
Study shows shorter, more intense radiation schedule as effective as standard, longer treatment
August 2008 -
Society welcomes report from Canadian Cancer Research Alliance
June 2008 -
Finding may identify which patients will benefit from chemotherapy
February 2008 -
Findings show women need to be monitored for risk for non-cancer related conditions
February 2008 -
Researchers find increased levels of toxins in blood samples from NHL patients
September 2007 -
Society researchers make important stem cell discovery
August 2007 -
Dr Poul Sorensen finds novel gene that helps stop growth of cancer cells
June 2007 -
Research focused on new ways to treat a variety of cancers including breast, prostate, lung and gastrointestinal cancers