Media Releases
Ordinary Canadians may help find the answers to the causes of cancer and chronic disease
Now 150,000+ people strong, the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project enables Canadians to contribute to major research
TORONTO, March 8, 2012 – Canada has a great history of health pioneers: people like Frederick Banting who discovered insulin or Norman Bethune who developed the first mobile blood transfusion service set impressive examples. Improving the health of future generations is a possibility …
World Cancer Day marked with new Canadian survey results showing increase in colon cancer screening
More Canadians are getting checked, but many still confused about when to do it
New survey results released to mark World Cancer Day 2012 (February 4th) suggest that awareness initiatives to promote colon cancer screening are working. Half (50 per cent) of Canadians age 50 to 74 polled have been screened for colon cancer, showing a Canada-wide increase …
Inaugural Canadian Cancer Research Conference Draws Top Cancer Experts to Toronto
Canadian research community showcases leading-edge cancer research
Significant advancements in cancer research from Canadian scientists were showcased at the first Canadian Cancer Research Conference. Held in Toronto from November 27 to 30, 2011, the conference provided an opportunity for scientists to exchange ideas and be exposed to new research on topics ranging from cancer prevention and early detection, to new treatment therapies …
Popular First Nation cancer care course expanding to all provinces
Course developed with and for health-care providers working in First Nation communities
An innovative web-based professional development course is broadening its reach following a successful 2009 launch in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. @YourSide Colleague® Cancer Care course, a joint initiative of Saint Elizabeth and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, is now offered in Alberta and Ontario and will be …
Prime Minister Harper Announces Second Mandate for Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
TORONTO – March 10 2011 – Today’s announcement of renewed support for cancer control by Prime Minister Harper is great news for Canadians. The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is receiving a second five-year mandate, to begin in 2012, and $250 million in funding to continue implementation of Canada’s national cancer control strategy.
“This is tremendous news for Canada’s cancer control …
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