2020
November 2020 -
New research grant will advance understanding of rare and aggressive uterine cancers
November 2020 -
Looking for a classic comfort dish that your family will love? Try this healthy recipe for shepherd’s pie!
November 2020 -
NHL and NHLPA rally together to inspire hope and raise funds for Hockey Fights Cancer Month
November 2020 -
This International Volunteer Day, CCS thanks our volunteers for their unwavering support.
November 2020 -
Looking to eat well over the holidays? Here are six creative tips to help satisfy your sweet tooth and reduce your cancer risk.
November 2020 -
A new report finds a dramatic increase in survival rates when lung cancer is caught early
September 2020 -
Early detection of prostate cancer can improve outcomes
September 2020 -
This new, cutting-edge research project is offering hope to children and families affected by childhood brain cancer.
September 2020 -
Did you know that eating lots of vegetables and fruit can decrease your cancer risk?
September 2020 -
We are recommending ways for Canadian government to prevent cancer and improve quality of life for Canadians affected by cancer
September 2020 -
At CCS, we support the nearly 1 in 8 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, through our national support system.
September 2020 -
Survey results are helping CCS ensure that the voices of people affected by cancer are reflected in our work
September 2020 -
Do you love the combination of sweet and savoury? Try these scones to satisfy your appetite. Easy to grab on the go or take some time to enjoy with a cup of tea.
September 2020 -
After a breast cancer diagnosis left Pat Hartley “in shock,” she got the support she needed via a cancer helpline you made possible.
September 2020 -
Thanks to your support, researchers have new insight into how triple-negative breast cancer spreads – a first step toward better prevention and treatment.
September 2020 -
An online community you helped to fund gave Nadia the support she needed to stay positive during her breast cancer journey.
September 2020 -
When a cancer diagnosis left Liz Webb feeling scared and uncertain, she found hope and strength through a CCS online community you helped to fund.
September 2020 -
With your support, we safely reopened our CCS Lodges, which provide safe and welcoming spaces for those who must travel for cancer treatment.
September 2020 -
Thanks to your generosity, we invested more than $19 million into groundbreaking research that will improve the lives of Canadians affected by cancer.
August 2020 -
Your generosity enabled the first large-scale profile of circular RNAs in tumours – and it’s giving new hope to men with prostate cancer.
August 2020 -
A ground-breaking discovery could help doctors personalize treatment for men with metastatic prostate cancer – and it’s all thanks to you.
August 2020 -
With your support, a CCS-funded research team is learning how to reduce the risk of heart disease in men with prostate cancer.
July 2020 -
CCS calling for more paid time off work for Canadians undergoing cancer treatment
July 2020 -
CCS funds new clinical trial testing treatment to prevent severe COVID- 19
July 2020 -
Beat the summer heat with this cool and refreshing twist on a Greek salad.
July 2020 -
Starting Monday, July 6, CCS lodges welcomed guests once again
July 2020 -
Advisory council continues work to improve awareness of prostate cancer risk and promote testing
July 2020 -
Starting Monday, July 6, CCS lodges welcomed guests once again
July 2020 -
5 sun safety tips you may not know about
June 2020 -
A new report released today by the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) in partnership with a number of other health organizations outlines 10 key recommendations to improve the Employment Insurance (EI) Sickness Benefit, including an extension of the benefit from 15 to at least 26 weeks. The report is a guiding light for government policy-making and provides a consensus of what experts feel is needed to improve the benefit for Canadians who rely on it when they become seriously ill or injured.
June 2020 -
These days, your support has never been so valued. It helps us put resources toward handling the increased volume of calls we are receiving during the pandemic.
June 2020 -
Remarkable breakthroughs are taking place in the labs of some of Canada’s best and brightest researchers. Your support is funding exploration into many new and promising treatments for women with breast cancer.
June 2020 -
Systemic racism impacts the people we serve, the research we fund, and the experiences of employees, volunteers and supporters of the Canadian Cancer Society. There are deep disparities in cancer risk, cancer care and in cancer research, with life and death consequences that cannot be ignored.
June 2020 -
Your generosity is providing hope to people facing acute leukemia. With your support, Dr Gary Rodin and Dr Camilla Zimmermann discovered ways to reduce and prevent suffering in patients – and improve their overall quality of life.
June 2020 -
A first-of-its-kind study, made possible with your support of CCS, is helping to guide treatment for men with hormone-resistant metastatic prostate cancer.
June 2020 -
Your support funds research into all types of cancer that impacts people in communities across Canada. Dr Judy Bray, Vice President of Research, explains how this happens.
June 2020 -
It’s true: one person really can create powerful change. You helped fund groundbreaking research, contributed to enhanced screening and early detection, and invested in lifesaving treatment.
June 2020 -
Thanks to a CCS grant you made possible, researchers have new insight into how triple-negative
breast cancer spreads in women – a first step toward better prevention and treatment.
June 2020 -
When a cancer diagnosis left Wes Tanney feeling anxious and alone, he found support through a CCS online community you helped to fund. Thanks to you, Wes connected with others on similar cancer journeys – and found the confidence he needed to move forward.
June 2020 -
Connect with your colleagues and support groundbreaking prostate cancer research with the power of plaid!
June 2020 -
A study funded by CCS has discovered that when people with prostate cancer have too high or too low levels of a particular molecule in their tumour, they are more likely to have negative outcomes This research could lead to better ways to detect prostate cancer earlier and predict whether the cancer will come back and spread, allowing doctors to create more personalized treatment strategies for people with prostate cancer.
May 2020 -
CCS-funded lodge provides a home-away-from-home during cancer treatment
May 2020 -
Researchers uncover best treatment plan for people with metastatic prostate cancer
May 2020 -
Healthy habits you can try at home
May 2020 -
Celebrate the season with this vibrant and refreshing salad
May 2020 -
CCS working with government to ensure needs of cancer patients are not forgotten
May 2020 -
A study funded by CCS has significantly advanced precision medicine for infants with one of the most common types of brain tumour.
March 2020 -
Researchers uncover best treatment plan for people with metastatic prostate cancer
March 2020 -
Embrace Nutrition Month by preparing this portable and delicious oatmeal!
March 2020 -
Make movement part of your daily routine with these helpful tips.
March 2020 -
CCS-funded lodge provides a home-away-from-home during cancer treatment
March 2020 -
The road to recovery can be filled with obstacles – some unexpected. For Barb, it was finding a way to get to her treatment appointments. Through the CCS transportation service that you help fund, Barb got the rides – and peace of mind – she needed.
March 2020 -
When Sharon had to travel far from home to receive treatment, she was worried about leaving her family behind. Because of your support, Sharon was able to stay at a CCS lodge where she found a safe space to heal, a circle of friendship, and the warmth of a home away from home.
March 2020 -
Remarkable breakthroughs are taking place in the labs of some of Canada’s best and brightest researchers. Your support is funding exploration into many new and promising treatments for women with breast cancer.
March 2020 -
Sometimes, home is not just a place, it’s a feeling. Thanks to you, when Harland had to travel far from home for cancer treatment, he felt all of the warmth of our CCS lodge, with its new friendships, compassionate staff – and delicious brownies.
March 2020 -
When you helped send five-year-old Talia and her family to CCS’ Camp Goodtimes, you showed them that life is bigger than cancer. You gave them time to focus less on a diagnosis and more on campfires, nature, and personal connections.
March 2020 -
A groundbreaking research study – made possible with your support – means new hope for babies with a common type of brain tumour. Dr Cynthia Hawkins and her team are working to minimize toxic therapies and maximize children’s chances.