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IMPORTANCE OF BREAST CANCER SCREENING

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OUR SERVICES

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their family, friends and caregivers. Access free programs and services that can
help manage life with cancer, including our supportive online community, our
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Contact our Cancer Information Helpline
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ABOUT US

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. Thanks
to our donors and volunteers, we’re able to fund groundbreaking cancer research
into all types of cancer, offer support services to help people better manage
life with cancer, shape healthy public policies to prevent cancer and support
those living with the disease, and offer trusted cancer information for all
Canadians. 
What we do
We have helped more than 55 million people since 2017, by providing credible
information and support related to cancer.
Since the 1940s, we have invested more than $2 billion in cancer research.
Over the past five years, we have successfully driven more than 100 policy wins.


FUNDING LIFE-CHANGING RESEARCH

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Canadians hope and helping people across the country live longer and fuller
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– but it does mean that your chance of getting the disease is lower. Learn how
to make healthy choices and informed decisions to reduce your risk of cancer.
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how we’re influencing government and raising awareness about important cancer
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