Canadian Cancer Society
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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. 💛
Excited to share that we have been named a 2025 winner of the Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures Award! This award reflects the positive community that our CCS team creates every day. Congratulations to all our staff and volunteers - this recognition belongs to each one of you!
November 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Excited to share that we have been named a 2025 winner of the Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures Award! This award reflects the positive community that our CCS team creates every day. Congratulations to all our staff and volunteers - this recognition belongs to each one of you!
📣The 2025 Canadian Cancer Statistics report is here ─ and it’s shedding light on how cancer trends are shifting across the country.
Published by the Canadian Cancer Society, Stats Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada, we’ve highlighted 7 key findings that you should know.
Published by the Canadian Cancer Society, Stats Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada, we’ve highlighted 7 key findings that you should know.
November 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
📣The 2025 Canadian Cancer Statistics report is here ─ and it’s shedding light on how cancer trends are shifting across the country.
Published by the Canadian Cancer Society, Stats Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada, we’ve highlighted 7 key findings that you should know.
Published by the Canadian Cancer Society, Stats Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada, we’ve highlighted 7 key findings that you should know.
So many amazing young researchers at this year's IGNITE Summit! 💛👏
What an inspiring session by RCI Science on #science #communication at the @cancersociety.bsky.social 2025 IGNITE Summit! We’re proud to champion the Research Training Awards recipients as they shape the future of #cancer #research. A lot of potential in this room!
November 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
So many amazing young researchers at this year's IGNITE Summit! 💛👏
The 2025 Canadian Cancer Statistics report has launched – here are some key trends you should know.
New data shows that cervical cancer rates are no longer declining in Canada following years of steady progress.
New data shows that cervical cancer rates are no longer declining in Canada following years of steady progress.
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The 2025 Canadian Cancer Statistics report has launched – here are some key trends you should know.
New data shows that cervical cancer rates are no longer declining in Canada following years of steady progress.
New data shows that cervical cancer rates are no longer declining in Canada following years of steady progress.
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ICYMI: AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS ARE STILL OPEN
Do you know someone making a big impact in #cancer #research in Canada? Help us celebrate their work by nominating them for the 2025 @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research!
Deadline: December 10, 2025 at 5 pm EST
Do you know someone making a big impact in #cancer #research in Canada? Help us celebrate their work by nominating them for the 2025 @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research!
Deadline: December 10, 2025 at 5 pm EST
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN: Do you know someone making a big impact in #cancer #research in Canada? Help us celebrate their work by nominating them for the 2025 @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research!
Deadline to nominate: December 10, 2025 at 5 pm EST
Deadline to nominate: December 10, 2025 at 5 pm EST
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
ICYMI: AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS ARE STILL OPEN
Do you know someone making a big impact in #cancer #research in Canada? Help us celebrate their work by nominating them for the 2025 @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research!
Deadline: December 10, 2025 at 5 pm EST
Do you know someone making a big impact in #cancer #research in Canada? Help us celebrate their work by nominating them for the 2025 @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research!
Deadline: December 10, 2025 at 5 pm EST
Are you interested in participating in a clinical trial but not sure where to start? We’re here to help.
The Canadian Cancer Society and the Quebec – Clinical Research Organization in Cancer have collaborated on a new national website to help people find cancer clinical trials.
The Canadian Cancer Society and the Quebec – Clinical Research Organization in Cancer have collaborated on a new national website to help people find cancer clinical trials.
November 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Are you interested in participating in a clinical trial but not sure where to start? We’re here to help.
The Canadian Cancer Society and the Quebec – Clinical Research Organization in Cancer have collaborated on a new national website to help people find cancer clinical trials.
The Canadian Cancer Society and the Quebec – Clinical Research Organization in Cancer have collaborated on a new national website to help people find cancer clinical trials.
Introducing Cancer Trials Canada - a new website to make it easier than ever to find cancer clinical trials happening across Canada.
Clinical trials test new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer. They help advance research that can lead to better care and save lives.
Clinical trials test new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer. They help advance research that can lead to better care and save lives.
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Introducing Cancer Trials Canada - a new website to make it easier than ever to find cancer clinical trials happening across Canada.
Clinical trials test new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer. They help advance research that can lead to better care and save lives.
Clinical trials test new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer. They help advance research that can lead to better care and save lives.
That’s wrap on #CCRC2025!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our tech talks, checked out our contributors at the poster sessions and came to our booth - see you next year💛
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our tech talks, checked out our contributors at the poster sessions and came to our booth - see you next year💛
November 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
That’s wrap on #CCRC2025!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our tech talks, checked out our contributors at the poster sessions and came to our booth - see you next year💛
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our tech talks, checked out our contributors at the poster sessions and came to our booth - see you next year💛
It’s day 3 of #CCRC2025!
First on today’s agenda: a session on Metabolic Health and Cancer, sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society.💛
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First on today’s agenda: a session on Metabolic Health and Cancer, sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society.💛
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November 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It’s day 3 of #CCRC2025!
First on today’s agenda: a session on Metabolic Health and Cancer, sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society.💛
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First on today’s agenda: a session on Metabolic Health and Cancer, sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society.💛
@ccralliance.bsky.social
Next up: Lung Cancer in Canada @ Hyatt Imperial 8📍
November 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Next up: Lung Cancer in Canada @ Hyatt Imperial 8📍
Good morning from day 2 of #CCRC2025!
Happening now at Telus MacLeod Hall: Catalyzing Action on Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Research in Canada 📍
Happening now at Telus MacLeod Hall: Catalyzing Action on Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Research in Canada 📍
November 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Good morning from day 2 of #CCRC2025!
Happening now at Telus MacLeod Hall: Catalyzing Action on Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Research in Canada 📍
Happening now at Telus MacLeod Hall: Catalyzing Action on Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Research in Canada 📍
This season, our unstoppable goalies and passionate community rallied together to raise a record breaking $58,000 for #OctoberSaves! Your heart, hustle, and heroics on the ice are driving real change—thank you for being part of this powerful movement.
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This season, our unstoppable goalies and passionate community rallied together to raise a record breaking $58,000 for #OctoberSaves! Your heart, hustle, and heroics on the ice are driving real change—thank you for being part of this powerful movement.
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Getting accurate images of #BreastCancer is essential for choosing the right treatment.
That’s why a CCS-funded #research team is testing a new imaging method that shows tumours more clearly than current scans, offering hope for better outcomes for people with #cancer.
Learn more: is.gd/rm2Jyq
That’s why a CCS-funded #research team is testing a new imaging method that shows tumours more clearly than current scans, offering hope for better outcomes for people with #cancer.
Learn more: is.gd/rm2Jyq
Revolutionizing breast cancer imaging
A new type of scan helps find breast cancer more accurately, offering hope for better diagnosis and treatment.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Getting accurate images of #BreastCancer is essential for choosing the right treatment.
That’s why a CCS-funded #research team is testing a new imaging method that shows tumours more clearly than current scans, offering hope for better outcomes for people with #cancer.
Learn more: is.gd/rm2Jyq
That’s why a CCS-funded #research team is testing a new imaging method that shows tumours more clearly than current scans, offering hope for better outcomes for people with #cancer.
Learn more: is.gd/rm2Jyq
November 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Up next at #CCRC2025 - our own Tech Talk discussing Canada’s Lung Cancer Action Plan.
The Canadian Cancer Society and partners are today launching the 2026–2035 Pan-Canadian Lung Cancer Action Plan — a bold, ambitious national roadmap to reduce lung cancer deaths by 30% over the next decade.💛
The Canadian Cancer Society and partners are today launching the 2026–2035 Pan-Canadian Lung Cancer Action Plan — a bold, ambitious national roadmap to reduce lung cancer deaths by 30% over the next decade.💛
November 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Up next at #CCRC2025 - our own Tech Talk discussing Canada’s Lung Cancer Action Plan.
The Canadian Cancer Society and partners are today launching the 2026–2035 Pan-Canadian Lung Cancer Action Plan — a bold, ambitious national roadmap to reduce lung cancer deaths by 30% over the next decade.💛
The Canadian Cancer Society and partners are today launching the 2026–2035 Pan-Canadian Lung Cancer Action Plan — a bold, ambitious national roadmap to reduce lung cancer deaths by 30% over the next decade.💛
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You don't want to miss Tech Talk: Canada’s Lung Cancer Action Plan, starting now! Join the conversation in the Telus Exhibit Hall Pre-Function.
November 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
You don't want to miss Tech Talk: Canada’s Lung Cancer Action Plan, starting now! Join the conversation in the Telus Exhibit Hall Pre-Function.
Congratulations to all of the recipients of this year’s CCRA Awards - including two researchers with a Canadian Cancer Society connection. 🎉 #CCRC2025
An inspiring start to #CCRC2025.
The CCRA Awards have been presented to recognize and celebrate the remarkable impact on cancer research and the cancer research community.
Read more about recipients’ contributions: www.ccra-acrc.ca/ccra-awards/
The CCRA Awards have been presented to recognize and celebrate the remarkable impact on cancer research and the cancer research community.
Read more about recipients’ contributions: www.ccra-acrc.ca/ccra-awards/
Awards | Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA)
Learn about the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance’s (CCRA’s) biennial awards that recognize outstanding contribution in the cancer research community.
www.ccra-acrc.ca
November 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Congratulations to all of the recipients of this year’s CCRA Awards - including two researchers with a Canadian Cancer Society connection. 🎉 #CCRC2025
We’ve arrived at #CCRC2025!
First up - our Cancer Prevention Research Network event where we explore how we can modernize and improve access to information about cancer related clinical trials in Canada.
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First up - our Cancer Prevention Research Network event where we explore how we can modernize and improve access to information about cancer related clinical trials in Canada.
@ccralliance.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We’ve arrived at #CCRC2025!
First up - our Cancer Prevention Research Network event where we explore how we can modernize and improve access to information about cancer related clinical trials in Canada.
@ccralliance.bsky.social
First up - our Cancer Prevention Research Network event where we explore how we can modernize and improve access to information about cancer related clinical trials in Canada.
@ccralliance.bsky.social
Today, we’re celebrating a landmark research breakthrough that has saved countless lives. Sixty years ago, in 1965, Dr Phil Gold and Dr Samuel Freedman of McGill University made a game-changing discovery – they found a tumour marker in human blood.
October 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Today, we’re celebrating a landmark research breakthrough that has saved countless lives. Sixty years ago, in 1965, Dr Phil Gold and Dr Samuel Freedman of McGill University made a game-changing discovery – they found a tumour marker in human blood.
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⏳ Only 3 days until #CCRC2025 begins!
We can’t wait to gather in Calgary with researchers, clinicians, trainees, and patient partners from across the country.
Let the countdown to connection and collaboration begin!
#CancerResearch #ConferenceSeason #HealthEquity #PatientEngagement
We can’t wait to gather in Calgary with researchers, clinicians, trainees, and patient partners from across the country.
Let the countdown to connection and collaboration begin!
#CancerResearch #ConferenceSeason #HealthEquity #PatientEngagement
October 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
⏳ Only 3 days until #CCRC2025 begins!
We can’t wait to gather in Calgary with researchers, clinicians, trainees, and patient partners from across the country.
Let the countdown to connection and collaboration begin!
#CancerResearch #ConferenceSeason #HealthEquity #PatientEngagement
We can’t wait to gather in Calgary with researchers, clinicians, trainees, and patient partners from across the country.
Let the countdown to connection and collaboration begin!
#CancerResearch #ConferenceSeason #HealthEquity #PatientEngagement
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Today, @cancersociety.bsky.social EVP of Mission, Research and Advocacy Dr. Stuart Edmonds spoke at @coloncanada.bsky.social conference on the importance of building an equitable and accessible clinical trials system in Canada. CCS is proud to see Dr. Edmonds leading this important conversation!
October 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Today, @cancersociety.bsky.social EVP of Mission, Research and Advocacy Dr. Stuart Edmonds spoke at @coloncanada.bsky.social conference on the importance of building an equitable and accessible clinical trials system in Canada. CCS is proud to see Dr. Edmonds leading this important conversation!
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While at Queen’s Park, @cancersociety.bsky.social CEO Andrea Seale shared how affordability means something different when it’s about your health. Last year alone, patients and caregivers shouldered $7.5 billion in costs—delaying or going without care because they couldn’t afford it.
October 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
While at Queen’s Park, @cancersociety.bsky.social CEO Andrea Seale shared how affordability means something different when it’s about your health. Last year alone, patients and caregivers shouldered $7.5 billion in costs—delaying or going without care because they couldn’t afford it.
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NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: We’re excited to announce brand-new funding for UK-Canada #research teams working in #cancer prevention!
@cancersociety.bsky.social and @cancerresearchuk.org have partnered to support collaborative transatlantic research through our Biology to Prevention Award.
@cancersociety.bsky.social and @cancerresearchuk.org have partnered to support collaborative transatlantic research through our Biology to Prevention Award.
September 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: We’re excited to announce brand-new funding for UK-Canada #research teams working in #cancer prevention!
@cancersociety.bsky.social and @cancerresearchuk.org have partnered to support collaborative transatlantic research through our Biology to Prevention Award.
@cancersociety.bsky.social and @cancerresearchuk.org have partnered to support collaborative transatlantic research through our Biology to Prevention Award.
🏒💗 Erica Howe, former pro hockey goalie for the Toronto Sceptres, never imagined she'd be facing breast cancer in her 30s. What started as a lump she hesitated to check turned into a diagnosis of stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma.
October 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
🏒💗 Erica Howe, former pro hockey goalie for the Toronto Sceptres, never imagined she'd be facing breast cancer in her 30s. What started as a lump she hesitated to check turned into a diagnosis of stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma.