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. 💛As Canada’s largest national cancer charity, the Canadian Cancer Society funds cancer research, offers cancer support services and shares trusted information.

Core values

- **Support and Information**: The society provided emotional support and reliable cancer information to over 16.5 million people, and responded to over 44,000 phone calls, emails, and live chat questions from Canadians seeking cancer information and assistance[3].
- **Research and Funding**: They funded 65 new grants and awards, continued to invest in 394 ongoing cancer research projects, supported 174 researchers, and conducted 131 new clinical trials. They also invested in innovative research focused on cancer prevention and improving quality of life[1][3].
- **Advocacy**: The society advocated for significant policy changes, such as increasing the Employment Insurance Sickness Benefit, restricting e-cigarette advertising, and improving access to cancer screening and life-saving treatments. They engaged hundreds of decision-makers and amplified the voices of thousands of people to help change the future of cancer[3].
- **Community Programs**: They operated programs like the Smokers’ Helpline, which helped over 170,000 callers, and the Wheels of Hope transportation program, which helped nearly 5,000 people get to and from cancer-related medical appointments[3].
- **Inclusion and Equity**: The society launched initiatives to address systemic racism, improve programs for underserved populations, and integrate principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across their research funding programs[5].