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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. 💛
Despite being one of the early adopters, Canada ranks just 40th in the world in palliative care. We need to keep investing to ensure everyone in Canada has access to the palliative care they deserve. To learn more and sign our petition, visit: www.cancer.ca/palliativecare #CancerInCanada
Help us get better at palliative care
Everyone in Canada should have a right to access affordable, culturally safer, high-quality palliative care.
www.cancer.ca
November 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Since her diagnosis, Shannon has become a vocal cervical cancer screening advocate.

“I want to shout it from rooftops that women need to schedule regular Pap tests with their doctor.”
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
In 2025, an estimated 1,650 Canadians will be diagnosed with cervical cancer, and 430 lives will be lost – each one from a disease that can be prevented.
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
He performed a Pap test, and the results confirmed Shannon had cervical cancer.

Shannon started chemotherapy, radiation therapy and brachytherapy, a form of internal radiation, but because of the treatment, she started menopause at just 32 and lost the ability to have children.
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Canada’s Most Admired™ Awards Program recognizes best-in-class organizations that have built cultures that drive performance and sustain a competitive advantage.

Learn more about our culture: cancer.ca/en/about-us/...

#CanadasMostAdmired #CorporateCulture #Innovation
Our people
Together, we are a force for life in the face of cancer
cancer.ca
November 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Our culture is rooted in our values – we’re courageous, united, caring and rigorous – and our deep commitment to making a meaningful difference for people affected by cancer in Canada.
November 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This includes new data that shows cervical cancer incidence rates are no longer declining in Canada after years of steady progress.

Read the rest of the list here 🔗: cancer.ca/en/about-us/...

#CancerStats #CancerInCanada
We break down cancer statistics that have changed over time.
The 2025 Canadian Cancer Statistics report reveals key findings that help us evaluate efforts to prevent, find and treat cancer.
cancer.ca
November 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Published by the Canadian Cancer Society, Statistics Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada, this report provides estimates of new cancer cases and deaths, as well as cancer survival by sex, age, year, province and territory for 23 cancer types.
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The website includes resources and information about available clinical trials you may be eligible to participate in.
Visit cancertrialscanada.ca for more information.
cancertrialscanada.ca
November 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Created by the Canadian Cancer Society and the Quebec – Clinical Research Organization in Cancer, you can now find clear up-to-date information all in one place.

Visit cancertrialscanada.ca to find trials that might be right for you or your loved ones. 💛
cancertrialscanada.ca
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
“It’s time to replace shame with empathy, fear with knowledge, and silence with advocacy”

- Jan Pezarro speaks about the importance of removing lung cancer stigma and the launch of the Pan-Canadian Lung Cancer Action Plan.

#CCRC2025
November 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM