Canadian Cancer Society

The Canadian Cancer Society (French: Société canadienne du cancer) is a national, community-based charitable organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of those living with the disease.

The Canadian Cancer Society is Canada's largest national cancer charity and the largest national charitable funder of cancer research in Canada.

Read more about Canadian Cancer Society:  History, Mission, Organization, Activities

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