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November - This year, almost , Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer. For many Canadians, getting to all of their life-saving treatment appointments will be a challenging feat. In Ontario, for example, one in five cancer patients cannot get to their life-saving cancer treatment appointments. October - Ontario families are spending long hours in finished basements yet few realize that dangerous levels of cancer-causing radon gas could be entering the air from the underlying soil, reveals a survey by the Canadian Cancer Society.
October - Parents of Grade 8 girls are urged to get their daughters vaccinated against HPV human papillomavirus to ensure Ontario reaches its goal of having 90 per cent of this cohort immunized against the virus, which is known to cause cervical and other types of cancer in adulthood, says the Canadian Cancer Society. September - As part of its first-ever report that forecasts cancer cases, the Canadian Cancer Society estimates that breast cancer cases in Ontario will hit 12, by , up 30 per cent compared with The increase, driven primarily by the aging population, poses substantial challenges for quality of treatment and services in the province in the years to come.
June - From creepy crawlers to using public restrooms, 9 out of 10 Canadians admit to having fears no matter how irrational, and two-thirds have actively tried to get rid of them, according to a new survey for the Fearless Challenge, a fundraising initiative launched today by the Canadian Cancer Society. May - Women challenged to go the extra muddy mile in the fight against cancer.
April - The Canadian Cancer Society continues to be very concerned about the serious public health threat posed by tobacco and welcomes the proposed contraband measures announced in the Ontario Budget. April - Every year, Relay For Life participants spend months fundraising on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society and get recognized for reaching their individual fundraising goals at Relay events across the country. January - The Gertrude and LeRoy Rellinger Youth Volunteer Scholarships were created to recognize young volunteers who have made a big impact in the fight against cancer.
The Canadian Cancer Society annually awards two youth scholarships to students volunteering with the Society thanks to the generosity of a woman who lost her husband to cancer. December - Canadian Cancer Society shares tips on how to be a great support buddy. November - The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes the announcement of a ban on flavoured tobacco and applauds the bold decision to include menthol.
The precedent-setting proposed legislation is a giant step forward in protecting the health of Ontario youth and preventing cancer. November - The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes new regulations introduced today that will strengthen the Smoke-Free Ontario Act by banning smoking on patios, playgrounds and sports fields and the sale of tobacco at post-secondary schools.
October - The Canadian Cancer Society wants men to paint their nails pink.
September - Our thoughts are with Mayor Rob Ford and his family at this difficult time. We know how devastating a cancer diagnosis can be and we hope that the mayor and his family have the support they need to cope with the stress that patients and families experience. September - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Canadian Cancer Society is the authoritative source for reliable information about statistics, progress in research, importance of early detection and finding support services. September - Canadian Cancer Society youth advocates want all future youth-rated movies to be smoke-free.
August - Volunteers recognized for making an impact in the fight against cancer. August - Celebrities and athletes among those who confront their fears to support people living with cancer. June - Canadian Cancer Society funds health initiative across Ontario. June - Ontario residents head to the polls in 10 days and yet health care has not been an election focus. April - This legislation prohibits youth under 18 from accessing tanning beds in Ontario. April - The Society marks the National Day of Mourning to commemorate workers who have been killed or injured on the job, or who have fallen ill as a result of their work.
March - A Canadian-led groundbreaking study into the prevention of colon cancer recurrence could potentially change the way cancer is treated by adding exercise to standard treatments. But more participants are needed. December - Supreme Court of Canada refuses to hear appeal by foreign tobacco companies in Ontario medicare cost recovery lawsuit. November - The Canadian Cancer Society applauds the Ontario government today for protecting the health of Ontarians by introducing the strongest comprehensive tobacco control legislation since the Smoke-Free Ontario Act was introduced.
October - An unconventional way of looking at a long-known molecule has garnered a Guelph scientist new funding and could lead to better treatment options for lung cancer, the Canadian Cancer Society announced today in recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November. October - A London scientist studying ways to overcome chemotherapy resistance in women with triple-negative breast cancer has received funding from the Canadian Cancer Society.
His work could lead to better outcomes for women with this hard-to-treat form of breast cancer. October - Canadian Cancer Society volunteers and staff are celebrating the passing of legislation that will prohibit youth under 18 from accessing tanning beds in Ontario. September - Youth advocates from across Ontario are at the Toronto International Film Festival today to call for action on smoking in youth-rated movies.
August - Canadian Cancer Society urges municipal and provincial officials to take an active role in the fight against cancer. May - Two Ontario scientists honoured with prestigious awards.
Just prepare to share the panorama with the latest flock of hipster birders in from St. Ontarians fear cancer above many other diseases, and more than one-quarter delay medical attention fearing what the doctor might find: Nothing you can do about cancer? The Canadian Bucket List: Deposit Kayaking in the Bay of Fundy. You won't go hungry and it's served almost everywhere.
April - Thunder Bay scientist awarded Innovation Grant to develop promising imaging method to look closer at cancer. April - Kingston research awarded Quality of Life grant to understand patient perspective. The Canadian Cancer Society is marking its 75th anniversary this year and members of the public can help support them by making a donation at any of the LCBO stores throughout Ontario. He will also encourage Ontarians to join the fight and talk about how everyone can contribute to changing cancer forever. March - A multi-disciplinary team of researchers led by scientists in London and Toronto is developing a simple tool that could one day make it easier to choose the best available cancer treatments for individual patients and improve their chances for survival.
March - Researchers in Hamilton, Ontario, have developed an innovative solution to the difficult problem of looking deep within the human colon for signs of cancer. March - A pioneering Ottawa scientist has been awarded funding to study for the first time a particular gene that may be involved in childhood cancer and could shed light on how cancer grows.
March - The Canadian Cancer Society is thrilled that the Government of Ontario is taking action to address an important cancer prevention issue by introducing new government-backed legislation that would ban youth under 18 from indoor tanning. March - The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to learn that legislation reintroduced at Queen's Park yesterday will strengthen job security for family caregivers. February - A new type of radiation therapy could potentially change the standard of care for people with inoperable early-stage lung cancer. January - The Canadian Cancer Society is challenging teens to skip indoor tanning and organize a Tan-Free Grad campaign in their high school to help educate their friends and peers about the health risks associated with tanning beds this grad season.
January - Mammograms save lives; yet for some women living in First Nations communities, the financial costs associated with getting to breast screening are prohibitive. January - The City of Belleville has passed a by-law that restricts youth under 18 from using indoor tanning equipment. With this decision, Belleville joins a growing list of jurisdictions across the country that have taken action on this important public health issue.
January - Tobacco remains the number one preventable killer with more than Canadians dying every day from tobacco use. Early research shows that physical activity can significantly help those trying to quit. Run to Quit could revolutionize the way people quit smoking. November - A new study, funded by the Canadian Cancer Society, will examine the human and economic impact of workplace exposure to 44 known or suspected carcinogens and their links to 27 types of cancer.
November - Today, the Canadian Cancer Society officially launches The FearLess Project to help change the way Ontarians think about, talk about and deal with cancer. The project provides Ontarians with a place to share and acknowledge their fears as a first step to addressing them at www. October - A recent Canadian Cancer Society Ipsos Reid poll found that the majority of Ontario women are confused about what age they should start screening for breast cancer and the best way to get screened. August - Late yesterday, Oakville Town Council took decisive action to protect the health of its youngest citizens by passing a by-law that restricts youth under 18 from accessing indoor tanning facilities.
July - Scientists in Toronto have created a tiny, living 3-D organ model of pancreatic ducts to help them conduct research on pancreatic cancer — one of the deadliest and least understood of all cancers. In an industry where the largest portion of employees is women, WICC was founded as a passionate response to the number of women they worked with that were facing breast cancer.
In they took action and starting modestly with candle sales, the women and men of WICC have mobilized the entire property and casualty insurance industry to fight back against cancer. May - The cancer death rate in Canada is going down, resulting in nearly , lives saved over the last 20 years to Despite the drop in the death rate, cancer is still the leading cause of death in Canada.
April - Indoor tanning causes skin cancer. April - A rare snapshot of teen behaviour was released today by the Canadian Cancer Society. The poll sheds light on why Ontario teens tan, how often, and the reasons they start using indoor tanning equipment. April - The Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division applaud the introduction of legislation to eliminate the sale of flavoured tobacco products. April - Thanks to the generosity of a woman who lost her husband to cancer, the Canadian Cancer Society, for the first time, is awarding up to two annual youth volunteer scholarships.
March - The Canadian Cancer Society applauds British Columbia for its plans to introduce regulations preventing young people from using indoor tanning. February - A London, Ontario, cardiologist is turning cancer research on its head by proposing that increasing the blood supply to a tumour in effect, feeding the tumour could actually prevent cancer from spreading to other parts of the body.
Previous research had suggested a more intuitive route — that starving a tumour of its blood supply could prevent it from spreading, however that method known as anti-angiogenesis has shown limited success to date. January - Ontario is facing an urgent health care crisis with a staggering financial and human cost. The tragedy is that it is preventable but not enough is being done. January - The Canadian Cancer Society is proud to announce its top 10 breakthroughs of This list of accomplishments showcases how researchers funded by the Society continue to lead the way in advances that will reduce the number of Canadians diagnosed with and dying from cancer, and improve the quality of life for people living with and beyond cancer.
Due to progress in cancer research, over 60 per cent of Canadians diagnosed with cancer will survive, compared with only 25 per cent when the Society began funding research in the s. October - The Canadian Cancer Society congratulates Premier McGuinty for his re-election to the Ontario Legislature and looks forward to the implementation of the election promises made that will prevent cancer and help people living with cancer.
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How are political parties intending to take action to prevent cancer and to help Ontarians who are living with the disease? July - We are passionate about furthering our mission to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. June - The Canadian Cancer Society is calling on the government of Ontario and all political parties, if elected, to commit to restrict indoor tanning by youth under the age of June - The Canadian Cancer Society congratulates the Ontario Government on passing legislation that will snub out sales of cheap and illegal tobacco products through the enacting of Bill , Supporting Smoke-Free Ontario by Reducing Contraband Tobacco Act, May - Use of a simple, at-home screening test by Canadians can prevent many unnecessary colorectal cancer deaths, according to a special report about colorectal cancer in Canadian Cancer Statistics released today by the Canadian Cancer Society, in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Statistics Canada.
May - The Canadian Cancer Society has contributed funding to improve access to breast cancer screening in Northwest Ontario. April - A new Canadian Cancer Society-funded study will investigate the genetic puzzle of a devastating nervous system cancer that strikes infants, and identify potential new treatments for the disease.
The projects cover a broad spectrum of cancer research from risk reduction to genetic studies to drug development and palliative care. March - As many Ontarians prepare to holiday in the sun during Spring Break, the Canadian Cancer Society is releasing important provincial statistics as well as results of an Environics poll about sun safety.
Both the poll and the largest survey ever done on sun safety in Ontario reveal that too many Ontarians continue to expose themselves to cancer-causing UV radiation by either sun exposure or using tanning equipment. This is concerning as skin cancer is now the most common form of cancer in Ontarians. January - The Canadian Cancer Society congratulates the Ontario government for announcing today that nicotine replacement therapy NRT will be made available to Ontarians through family health teams. January - Results of an Angus Reid Public Opinion survey conducted in December show that 20 per cent of Ontario adults are current tobacco users, including cigarettes, cigars and chew tobacco, and that half of them have tried unsuccessfully to quit in the past.
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