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To arrange an interview with a Canadian Cancer Society spokesperson, please contact:

Victoria Young
Communications Coordinator
416-572-4252
victoria.young@cancer.ca

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Canadian Cancer Society praises world precedent setting requirement for health warnings directly on every cigarette
May 31, 2023
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New survey shows Canadians want Big Tobacco to pay for tobacco reduction efforts
May 29, 2023
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Open letter: It must not be “business as usual” for tobacco companies
May 29, 2023
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Relay For Life returns June 10 to support and honour people affected by cancer 
May 16, 2023
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The Canadian Cancer Society commends the Government of Quebec for banning flavours in e-cigarettes and for other regulatory measures governing vaping
April 19, 2023
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The 27th Annual Daffodil Ball raises over $3 million so that more people with brain cancer can flourish 
April 17, 2023
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The Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Campaign brings hope to people in Canada facing low-survival cancers
April 2, 2023
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Canadian Cancer Society announces details of historic research funding program to transform low-survival cancers
March 31, 2023
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The Canadian Cancer Society calls on all Prince Edward Island parties to make palliative care & caregiver support a priority this election
March 7, 2023
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Colorectal cancer: Still the 2nd deadliest
February 28, 2023
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The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes increase in specific tax on tobacco products
February 7, 2023
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Canadian Cancer Society survey reveals access to cancer care remains inconsistent 3 years into pandemic
February 3, 2023
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Canadian Cancer Society's eighth annual Dry Feb raises funds to support Canadians affected by cancer while raising awareness about the link between alcohol and cancer risk
January 17, 2023
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The Canadian Cancer Society commends the federal government for implementing an extension to the EI sickness benefit from 15 to 26 weeks
November 25, 2022
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New Canadian Cancer Statistics report reveals over 1.5 million people in Canada are living with or beyond cancer 
November 7, 2022
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The Canadian Cancer Society, CQDM, the Cole Foundation and Oncopole grant close to $8.5 million to four researchers in Quebec to support pediatric cancer research
November 2, 2022
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The Canadian Cancer Society builds on partnership with the NHL and the NHLPA with new awareness campaign
November 1, 2022
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Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure unites Canadians to raise over $13 million 
October 2, 2022