The Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.Mission: The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
Vision: Creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer.
Values: These serve as guidelines for our conduct and behaviour as they work towards their vision.
Caring: They are passionate, considerate, respectful and empathetic toward those individuals and families touched by cancer. They believe that all people should be treated with consideration and dignity.
Integrity: They are honest and ethical in all that we do, and engage in responsible decision-making that reflects the highest standards of conduct. This ensures that their credibility, leadership and use of donor dollars is never in question.What they do: Thanks to the generosity of people and the work of their volunteers and staff, the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way in cancer control to actively prevent, cure or manage cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society takes the role as steward of donor dollars very seriously and makes every effort to allocate these dollars where they will make the most difference in making cancer history. In working to control cancer, they focus their work in 5 areas:
Research: The Canadian Cancer Society is the largest charitable funder of cancer research in Canada. Research dollars are allocated by the National Cancer Institute of Canada. The Institute allocates research dollars through a strict review process which ensures that the money contributed by the Canadian Cancer Society is directed only to excellent cancer research across Canada. This research helps Canadians to understand, prevent and reduce their risk of cancer by transforming research knowledge into powerful information, programs and services.
Advocacy: The Canadian Cancer Society mobilizes Canadians to create social and political change to help control cancer in Canada and to create environments to reduce people's risk of cancer. These changes will lead to fewer cases and deaths of cancer.
Prevention: The Canadian Cancer Society encourages Canadians to choose healthy lifestyles and advocates for healthy environments to support them in their choices so that fewer Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer.
Information: The Canadian Cancer Society helps you take control of your health with reliable information. Through their Cancer Information Service, www.cancer.ca, and a wide selection of publications, they offer up-to-date, accessible and credible information - information that empowers you to make good decisions when it comes to your health.
Support: The Canadian Cancer Society believes that no one need face this disease alone. They offer individual or group support programs for caregivers, family and friends - if you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, you might find it helpful to talk to someone who has had a similar experience. Or, to help you with your practical concerns, they offer a range of programs, such as transportation to cancer treatment. (Programs vary depending on where you live.) Their community services directory lets you search for these programs - and much more - close to home.
For more information about where your money goes, see their latest annual report on their website http://www.cancer.ca.
Web: http://www.cancer.ca Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
Canadian Cancer Society,
National Office,
Suite 200, 10 Alcorn Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario M4V 3B1
Phone: (416) 961-7223
Fax: (416) 961-4189
General e-mail:
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