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What we're doing in the fight against cancer
The Canadian Cancer Society is working to ensure that these key cancer and health policy issues receive the attention they deserve from our elected officials in 2009.
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The Cosmetic Use of Pesticides
The award-winning documentary film, A Chemical Reaction is a heart-warming, inspirational, human-interest story about the origin of the natural lawn care movement in Canada, and a powerful tool for individuals and organizations interested in eliminating cosmetic pesticides. To learn more about purchasing the film or licensing it for a screening in your community, please click here.
When pesticides are used to improve the appearance of lawns and gardens to control unwanted weeds and plants, it is referred to as cosmetic use of pesticides. The Canadian Cancer Society is very concerned about the cosmetic and non-essential use of potentially cancer-causing substances on green spaces, and is calling for a ban on the use and sale of cosmetic pesticides.
Purchase your copy of A
Chemical Reaction (English language film)
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 Tobacco contraband
The Canadian Cancer Society is concerned about increasing levels of cigarette contraband. Cheap illegal cigarettes are encouraging youth smoking.
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 Caregiver support
One in four Canadians have cared for a family member or close friend with a serious health problem in the last 12 months. This often results in lost income, as well as the increased financial burden of unforeseen expenses.
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 Asbestos
The Canadian Cancer Society is against tax payer dollars being used to
support the Federal governments $250,000 annual funding of the
Chrysotile Institute, which promotes Canada’s asbestos exports
internationally.
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 Access to drugs
Increasingly, costs of cancer-related treatment are being shifted to the patient, leaving many Canadians struggling not only with a diagnosis of cancer but unimaginable financial and emotional stress as well.
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