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How is advocacy making a difference?
February 23, 2022
Protecting the health and safety of our community
September 8, 2021
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Lodge provides safe haven during pandemic
August 9, 2021
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CCS advocacy is making important strides in cancer support prevention and COVID-19 response
May 23, 2021
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Finding community during the COVID-19 pandemic
March 17, 2021
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Help hope grow through this year's Daffodil Campaign
March 17, 2021
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Your support changed lives
March 2, 2021
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New survey shows people affected by cancer feel more anxious and concerned during pandemic
September 29, 2020
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Rethinking support during COVID-19
June 8, 2020
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Standing up for the health of Canadians
May 26, 2020
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Providing a powerful support system
May 25, 2020
Responding to COVID-19
Canadian Cancer Society statement on vaccine prioritization for people with cancer