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Official account of the Canadian Cancer Society. Nothing big gets solved by one person. To take on cancer, it takes all of us. It takes a society. 💛

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Abbotsford School District @abbyschools.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Recently, Auguston Elementary gave the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley a warm welcome! 🚴 Read more: bit.ly/4AqcxlW #AbbySchools @cancersociety.bsky.social
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Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute @vchresearch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
👏 Congrats to VCHRI researchers Drs. Kristin Campbell, Kathryn Isaac, Janice Kwon, Aline Talhouk & Andrea Neilson for receiving @cancersociety.bsky.social Challenge Grants that will support their innovative research, advancing cancer prevention & improving patient care & outcomes: buff.ly/glHq5qK
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Bryn Davidson - Lanefab @lanefab.com · 24/09/2026
Hi all - Please support our team for the @cancersociety.bsky.social Run For the Cure. As some of you may know, when my son was 4 we lost his mom to metastatic triple negative breast cancer. Now, every October, we try to do our small part to help others. Thanks support.cancer.ca/site/TR/?pg=...
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Why we’re participating in this year’s CIBC Run for the Cure
Donate to our CIBC Run for the Cure team fundraising page and help us support groundbreaking breast cancer research across Canada.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today, on #WorldCancerResearchDay, we’re thrilled to introduce our 2025–26 @cancersociety.bsky.social Research Impact Report!    cancer.ca/research-impact
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
As Health Ministers prepare to discuss the future of the Canadian Health Transfer, we are calling on federal, provincial and territorial governments to establish dedicated funding for cancer care equal to a 1% annual increase to the Canada Health Transfer – approximately $575 million per year.
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Congratulations to the 2026 Research Training Awards recipients! We’re proud to fund these master’s-level #cancer #research trainees, who are doing groundbreaking work to advance the future of cancer prevention, diagnosis and care.
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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Beyond the Funding Guide: Insights from Canada's Cancer Research Funders for Trainees and Early Career Researchers Find out what Canada's major cancer research funders really want trainees and early career researchers to know. Register now: tinyurl.com/yk8f4ddv @cancersociety.bsky.social
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Andrea's Adventurers @andreasadventurers.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
⁠Save the date! Andrea's Adventurers Charity TTRPG weekend returns November 20-22, 2026, for three days of rolling dice to fight cancer. 💪 ⁠ ⁠ In support of the Canadian @cancersociety.bsky.social . ⁠ Learn more: andreasadventurers.ca
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Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute @vchresearch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🐈 Meet Rosalie — a urologic cancer research operations lead at the M.H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences who combines her passion for supportive care with a love of cats & photography: www.vchri.ca/stories/2026... @vchhealthcare.bsky.social @ubcmedicine.bsky.social @cancersociety.bsky.social
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Q: What is your role in health research?
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
An exciting day for #cancer prevention #research! Today, we’re announcing the recipients of the Biology to Prevention Awards. Jointly funded by us and @cancerresearchuk.org, the grants aim to build collaborations across Canada and the UK to advance prevention-focused #science.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Influencers – often the same MAHA grifters worried about food dye & seed oil (sigh) – pushing tanning wapo.st/4hH2WQz cc @cancersociety.bsky.social 52% of youth say "tan on purpose" ‼️ "...skin #cancer is the most common type of cancer..." #Misinformation ➕ "tanfluencers" 🟰 deadly trend.
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Tanning is trending, but is it ever safe? Here’s what dermatologists say.
Influencers are glamorizing tanning. But experts want you to think twice before heading outside to intentionally bronze your skin.
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Faculty of Science, Memorial University @memorialuscience.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Dr. Sheila Garland has spent the past decade focusing on addressing sleep disturbances in people living with and beyond cancer. She recently received the @cancersociety.bsky.social William E. Rawls Prize for outstanding contributions to cancer control research. gazette.mun.ca/research/nat...
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Sleep is one of the most overlooked aspects of cancer care, yet poor sleep affects the majority of people living with cancer and can persist for years after treatment ends. Dr. Sheila Garland, a profe...
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waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
You may be familiar with our seven keys, but did you know we also work on educating providers? Check out the Hamilton Spectator and the recent announcement by the @cancersociety.bsky.social to learn more about the ABCs program! loom.ly/GSLtAmQ
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We’re thrilled to share our 2026 Challenge Grant recipients – 42 projects across Canada asking questions that matter to people living with and beyond cancer. These projects from across the spectrum of health research all involve people affected by cancer, ensuring that their voices lead the way.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
We were thrilled to learn that Dr Claude Perreault and Dr Jacques Simard have been inducted as members of l’Ordre national du Québec, one of the province’s highest honours. For over 2 decades, @cancersociety.bsky.social has proudly supported the groundbreaking research of these remarkable scientists
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Découvrez ces nouveaux membres de l’Ordre national qui font rayonner le Québec dans le monde de la recherche! ⚜️ 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭, 𝐂.𝐐., se démarque comme médecin clinicien… | Ordre national du Québe...
Découvrez ces nouveaux membres de l’Ordre national qui font rayonner le Québec dans le monde de la recherche! ⚜️ 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭, 𝐂.𝐐., se démarque comme médecin clinicien, chercheur et professeur e...
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We’re excited to announce the 2026 Emerging Scholar Research Grant awardees– 17 projects from 19 early-career #CancerResearchers across Canada who will be developing independent research programs and pursuing science that makes a meaningful difference to people affected by cancer.
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Immediate red card. 🟥 There isn't a "safe" amount of smoking. Even occasional smoking or social smoking can damage your lungs, and quitting lowers your risk of cancer. 🚭 Ready to quit or just thinking about it? We’ve got you. 💛 Explore tips, tools and support here: cancer.ca/en/cancer-in...
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Encouraging news from Ontario: bit.ly/4vkBRWC We're pleased to see the province's lung cancer screening program recognized among the world's best.
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Ontario’s Lung Cancer Screening Program Ranks Among World’s Best, but Half of Patients Are Still Diagnosed at Advanced Stages, New Report Finds
How the Ontario lung cancer system is performing, from prevention and screening through to treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care....
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Did you know that Health Canada issues recalls and safety alerts when there are health and safety concerns with a product sold in Canada? Sometimes these products might contain unlisted cancer-causing substances. 🚨 Stay informed and sign up for alert notifications here: bit.ly/3L77L2t
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: We’re proud to launch the Summit Discovery Grants to support early-stage #research and new approaches that change the future of #glioblastoma. Grants will fund high-risk, high-reward projects to improve detection, treatment and quality of life for people with glioblastoma.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
We’re leading the way to a future without brain #cancer! Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive brain tumor in adults. That’s why @cancersociety.bsky.social & the Lundin Cancer Fund are creating an innovative ecosystem to advance #glioblastoma #research Starting with a funding opportunity👇
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Sinai Health @sinaihealthtoronto.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Schramek #LTRI on receiving the prestigious #DorvalPrize from the @cancersociety.bsky.social for expanding our understanding of cancer & opening doors to new treatments 👏👏 Read more: bit.ly/4vU67Is #SinaiHealth #CancerResearch #LTRI
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
We’re thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Canadian Cancer Society Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research! These awards honour individuals who have and are making valuable contributions to the #CancerResearch ecosystem in Canada. Congratulations to all awardees! 🎉
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Today, New Brunswick joins fellow provinces in protecting the jobs of people facing serious illness like cancer. That means #JobProtectedLeave is in place across every province, so more Canadians can take time to treat and recover without fear of losing their job 💛 Read more: bit.ly/3S40Q2w
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
What an incredible milestone 💛 We’re so grateful to the students of A.B. Lucas Secondary School for their support, becoming the first school in Canada to raise over $2 million for the Canadian Cancer Society through #RelayForLife! 🎥 Watch their story: bit.ly/3QEaybr
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A. B. Lucas students hit $2M record for cancer fundraising
A group of grade 12 students at A.B. Lucas Secondary School in London, Ont., join London Morning to talk about their efforts becoming the first school in Canada to raise more than $2M for the Canadian...
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
We welcome the new national target of under 5% nicotine use by 2045, in addition to the existing target of under 5% tobacco use by 2035. We urge federal and provincial governments to endorse these targets, and to implement a comprehensive series of initiatives to achieve them. bit.ly/4vqwFki
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World No Tobacco Day (May 31): Public health leaders call for a national nicotine use reduction target, urge Federal Health Minister to immediately protect youth against nicotine vaping
/CNW/ - Over 20 key health organizations and tobacco control experts from across the country convened in Ottawa this weekend for a national roundtable on the...
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
On #WorldNoTobaccoDay, we join with the @who.int seeking to counter tobacco use and nicotine addiction, and urge comprehensive action by federal, provincial and territorial governments. www.who.int/campaigns/world-no-toba…
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World No Tobacco Day 2026
Unmask the appeal – countering tobacco and nicotine addiction. Tobacco and nicotine industries design their products to get young people stuck in a cycle of addiction. The grip of tobacco and nicotine...
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Don’t miss what’s happening on our YouTube channel. 📲 Explore trusted cancer information, hear real stories from people affected by cancer across Canada, and see the life-changing research your support makes possible. Watch and subscribe: bit.ly/4uEhAMc
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
That’s a wrap on #IARC60! From knowledge-sharing to meaningful connections, the IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization's international scientific conference was an inspiring experience.
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
📊 From #data to action. Our plenary session at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)'s international scientific conference this morning showcased how Canada is turning insight into impact in #cancer control. #IARC60 @who.int
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
IARC Conference Day 3: We’re excited to be hosting today’s plenary session - From Data to Action: Canada’s Playbook for Cancer Control - in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). 🇨🇦 Join us at the Halle Tony Garnier at 9 a.m. CET. #IARC60
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Today, on #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay, we’re thrilled to announce a $4M joint investment with the Weston Family Foundation to fund the LUNA-2 clinical trial. This bold made-in-Canada research study aims to save and improve lives by enhancing the effectiveness of immunotherapy for lung cancer.
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
IARC Conference Day 2: We’re so looking forward to today’s Parallel Session: Engagement of communities, civil society and patients as research partners. #PatientPartner #CancerResearch #IARC60
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Good morning from Lyon, France! 🇫🇷 #IARC60
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MaRS Discovery District @marsdd.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
At MaRS Impact Health, we were proud to announce the winner of the MaRS and Canadian Cancer Society’s Rural and Remote Community Cancer Screening Challenge: Goderich, Ontario’s very own Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health.
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MaRS and Canadian Cancer Society announce winner of cancer screening challenge
At MaRS Impact Health, we were proud to announce the winner of the MaRS and Canadian Cancer Society’s Rural and Remote Community Cancer Screening Challenge: Goderich, Ontario’s very own Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health. Here, Gwen Devereaux, president at Gateway CERH, tells us about th
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Ontario is now the second province to lower the colorectal cancer screening age to 45 following calls from the Canadian Cancer Society for governments to act as rates rise among adults under 50. This is a critical step that will catch cancer earlier and save lives.
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
We're excited to share our partnership with the @terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social and Lumira Ventures on the “Cancer Breakthrough Fund”— bringing philanthropy and venture capital together with a single purpose: getting life‑saving cancer innovations to patients faster. Read more: tgam.ca/4tciqy5
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Canadian Cancer Society, Terry Fox Foundation turn to venture capital to fund treatment breakthroughs
Charities, impact funds and early Shopify backer John Phillips among investors in Lumira-managed Cancer Breakthrough Fund
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
The #CIBCRunForTheCure is back and registration is NOW OPEN! To celebrate, you have the chance to WIN with WestJet. ✈️ For every $25 you fundraise or donate by May 15, you will receive 1 entry for a chance to WIN a roundtrip flight for 2 guests from WestJet and a luggage set of your choice!
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Remembering Dr Juliet Daniel – a leading #cancer researcher, internationally celebrated for discovering the Kaiso gene and for her groundbreaking research on triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive cancer that disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic women.
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
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MaRS Discovery District @marsdd.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Congratulations to Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health, based out of Goderich, Ontario, on winning the MaRS and Canadian Cancer Society’s Rural and Remote Community Cancer Screening Challenge!
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
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Advocacy at CCS - Défense de l'intérêt public SCC @ccsadvocacy.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Our Advocacy Director, Helena Sonea, spoke with CTV about about why improving access to cancer clinical trials matters —and how faster approvals and better data systems can put patients first across Canada. #daffodilmonth #helphopebloom Watch: www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/vid...
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Improving access to cancer clinical trials
Maralee chats with Helena Sonea of the Canadian Cancer Society about cancer clinical trials and the organization's desire to increase patient access.
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Made you look 👀 #DaffodilMonth #HelpHopeBloom
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
📊 New: Projected estimates of cancer in Canada in 2026. 📊 A new study published by Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) gives a snapshot of #cancer in #Canada, with updated estimates of the expected number and rate of new cancer cases and deaths for 23 cancer types in 2026.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Join a national survey on psychedelic-assisted cancer therapies! The Canadian Network for Psychedelic-Assisted Cancer Therapy (CAN-PACT) is inviting people affected by cancer, caregivers, clinicians and policymakers to take part in a survey regarding psychedelic-assisted cancer care.
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