September 14th, 2009 CHARLOTTETOWN
Posted by Tanya Hutchens
Adolescents and young people aged 15-29 years are a largely understudied group with regard to cancer. Because cancer occurs relatively infrequently in adolescents and young people, awareness of cancer in this age group is less than in older adults. As well, they often do not benefit from the specialized care to children [...]
August 31st, 2009 The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is a celebration of survival and a tribute to the lives of loved ones who have been touched by cancer. In 2008, for the first time in its history, Relay For Life raised more than $50 million for cancer research, and information and support services. Live [...]
June 2nd, 2009 Message from the Canadian Cancer Society: Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the work of our volunteers and staff, the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way in cancer control to actively prevent, cure or manage cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society takes the role as steward of donor dollars very seriously and makes [...]
May 5th, 2009 About:
The Canadian Cancer Society is a volunteer-based organization which seeks to eradicate cancer and to enhance the quality of life of those suffering from it.
The Society was formed in 1938 in order to educate Canadians about the early-warning signs of the disease, because prior to that time, many people did not seek medical help until [...]