Canadian Cancer Society Research
@ccsresearch.bsky.social
The research arm of the @cancersociety.bsky.social. Supporting the best cancer research in Canada since 1947.
Recruiting across Canada: A new #research study supporting people with #ProstateCancer and caregivers.
TEMPO is an online program offering personalized strategies and expert information to manage the challenges of diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Learn more: prostatecancer.tempocare.ca
TEMPO is an online program offering personalized strategies and expert information to manage the challenges of diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Learn more: prostatecancer.tempocare.ca
November 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Recruiting across Canada: A new #research study supporting people with #ProstateCancer and caregivers.
TEMPO is an online program offering personalized strategies and expert information to manage the challenges of diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Learn more: prostatecancer.tempocare.ca
TEMPO is an online program offering personalized strategies and expert information to manage the challenges of diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Learn more: prostatecancer.tempocare.ca
Exciting news! We’re very pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Workplace #Cancer #Research Grants. Every year, an estimated 10,000 workers in Canada are diagnosed with work-related cancers – so this research is vital to keeping all of Canada’s workers healthy:
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is.gd/WCRG2025
October 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Exciting news! We’re very pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Workplace #Cancer #Research Grants. Every year, an estimated 10,000 workers in Canada are diagnosed with work-related cancers – so this research is vital to keeping all of Canada’s workers healthy:
is.gd/WCRG2025
is.gd/WCRG2025
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN: Do you know someone making a big impact in #cancer #research in Canada? Help us celebrate their work by nominating them for the 2025 @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research!
Deadline to nominate: December 10, 2025 at 5 pm EST
Deadline to nominate: December 10, 2025 at 5 pm EST
September 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN: Do you know someone making a big impact in #cancer #research in Canada? Help us celebrate their work by nominating them for the 2025 @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research!
Deadline to nominate: December 10, 2025 at 5 pm EST
Deadline to nominate: December 10, 2025 at 5 pm EST
We’re thrilled to announce that our 2024–25 @cancersociety.bsky.social Research Impact Report is live!
cancer.ca/research-impact
Today, on #WorldCancerResearchDay, this report celebrates the incredible progress #cancer #researchers and patient partners are making across Canada.
cancer.ca/research-impact
Today, on #WorldCancerResearchDay, this report celebrates the incredible progress #cancer #researchers and patient partners are making across Canada.
September 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that our 2024–25 @cancersociety.bsky.social Research Impact Report is live!
cancer.ca/research-impact
Today, on #WorldCancerResearchDay, this report celebrates the incredible progress #cancer #researchers and patient partners are making across Canada.
cancer.ca/research-impact
Today, on #WorldCancerResearchDay, this report celebrates the incredible progress #cancer #researchers and patient partners are making across Canada.
Focal therapy is a treatment that destroys #cancer cells without harming healthy ones. Right now, it’s only effective in less aggressive cancers. Diery-Leando Saint-Vil is studying how aggressive #ProstateCancer cells resist treatment to find ways of making focal therapy work in these cancers.
September 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Focal therapy is a treatment that destroys #cancer cells without harming healthy ones. Right now, it’s only effective in less aggressive cancers. Diery-Leando Saint-Vil is studying how aggressive #ProstateCancer cells resist treatment to find ways of making focal therapy work in these cancers.
After treatment with #cancer drugs called taxanes, many people develop neuropathy – a side effect that can impact people’s sensation or ability to move. Joanna Mbuya is studying how neuropathy changes with age in hopes of better understanding and managing this condition in people of all ages.
September 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
After treatment with #cancer drugs called taxanes, many people develop neuropathy – a side effect that can impact people’s sensation or ability to move. Joanna Mbuya is studying how neuropathy changes with age in hopes of better understanding and managing this condition in people of all ages.
T-cell #leukemia often comes back after treatment. The STAT5 protein helps #cancer cells survive treatment, but drugs that target it are too toxic for people with leukemia. With @src-crs.bsky.social support, Johnathon Lucas is seeking new ways to target STAT5 that could yield less toxic treatments.
September 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
T-cell #leukemia often comes back after treatment. The STAT5 protein helps #cancer cells survive treatment, but drugs that target it are too toxic for people with leukemia. With @src-crs.bsky.social support, Johnathon Lucas is seeking new ways to target STAT5 that could yield less toxic treatments.
Christian Kassa is studying an aggressive form of #ProstateCancer that currently has no standard treatment. He is examining the processes that help #cancer cells survive and whether drugs called CDK inhibitors can disrupt these processes, improving outcomes for people with this #cancer.
September 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Christian Kassa is studying an aggressive form of #ProstateCancer that currently has no standard treatment. He is examining the processes that help #cancer cells survive and whether drugs called CDK inhibitors can disrupt these processes, improving outcomes for people with this #cancer.
Immigrant Black women have lower #BreastCancer screening rates and may have more aggressive disease than others. With support from @src-crs.bsky.social Adejoke Adekanmbi is working with these women to understand why they may not be screened and make #cancer screening more accessible for everyone.
September 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Immigrant Black women have lower #BreastCancer screening rates and may have more aggressive disease than others. With support from @src-crs.bsky.social Adejoke Adekanmbi is working with these women to understand why they may not be screened and make #cancer screening more accessible for everyone.
With support from @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social Natnael Abate is studying how cells repair damage to their DNA. Many treatments damage #cancer cells’ DNA, but repairing this damage can help cells resist treatment. Studying DNA repair can reveal new ways to block it, making treatment more effective.
September 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
With support from @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social Natnael Abate is studying how cells repair damage to their DNA. Many treatments damage #cancer cells’ DNA, but repairing this damage can help cells resist treatment. Studying DNA repair can reveal new ways to block it, making treatment more effective.
We’re excited to introduce the recipients of this year’s @cancersociety.bsky.social Research Training Awards! For 2025, these awards are at the master’s level and specifically invited Black and Indigenous trainees to apply, aiming to positively reshape the Canadian #cancer #research landscape.
September 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We’re excited to introduce the recipients of this year’s @cancersociety.bsky.social Research Training Awards! For 2025, these awards are at the master’s level and specifically invited Black and Indigenous trainees to apply, aiming to positively reshape the Canadian #cancer #research landscape.
For his contributions to #cancer control, Dr Bishal Gyawali has received the 2024 William E. Rawls Prize.
Dr Gyawali’s #research tackles cancer from every angle. His work has helped improve clinical trials so that researchers can prioritize treatments most likely to help people affected by cancer.
Dr Gyawali’s #research tackles cancer from every angle. His work has helped improve clinical trials so that researchers can prioritize treatments most likely to help people affected by cancer.
August 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
For his work on #cancer treatment, Dr Bertrand Routy is the 2024 Bernard and Francine Dorval Prize recipient.
Dr Routy studies the bacteria in our bodies and how they affect cancer. His work has led to new treatments, including using healthy gut bacteria from donated stool to improve immunotherapy.
Dr Routy studies the bacteria in our bodies and how they affect cancer. His work has led to new treatments, including using healthy gut bacteria from donated stool to improve immunotherapy.
August 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
For his work on #cancer treatment, Dr Bertrand Routy is the 2024 Bernard and Francine Dorval Prize recipient.
Dr Routy studies the bacteria in our bodies and how they affect cancer. His work has led to new treatments, including using healthy gut bacteria from donated stool to improve immunotherapy.
Dr Routy studies the bacteria in our bodies and how they affect cancer. His work has led to new treatments, including using healthy gut bacteria from donated stool to improve immunotherapy.
For her achievements in biomedical #cancer #research, Dr Cheryl Arrowsmith is the 2024 Robert L. Noble Prize awardee.
Dr Arrowsmith studies how certain proteins in the body interact to drive cancer. She develops ways to study these proteins & identify which ones may be good anticancer drug targets.
Dr Arrowsmith studies how certain proteins in the body interact to drive cancer. She develops ways to study these proteins & identify which ones may be good anticancer drug targets.
August 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
For her work on #cancer control, Dr Pamela Goodwin has received the 2024 O. Harold Warwick prize.
Dr Goodwin’s #research studies factors that affect a person’s likelihood of developing cancer, such as obesity, and looks at interventions that influence these factors to help prevent or treat cancer.
Dr Goodwin’s #research studies factors that affect a person’s likelihood of developing cancer, such as obesity, and looks at interventions that influence these factors to help prevent or treat cancer.
August 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
For her leadership in #cancer #research equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, Dr Ambreen Sayani has been awarded the 2024 Inclusive Excellence Prize.
Dr Sayani’s research focuses on understanding and removing barriers that prevent people from accessing cancer prevention and care services.
Dr Sayani’s research focuses on understanding and removing barriers that prevent people from accessing cancer prevention and care services.
August 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
For his role in shaping the Canadian #cancer #research landscape, Dr John Dick has been awarded the 2024 Lifetime Contribution Prize.
Dr Dick’s accomplishments include discovering the cells that give rise to leukemia, learning how these cells turn cancerous and developing new ways to treat cancer.
Dr Dick’s accomplishments include discovering the cells that give rise to leukemia, learning how these cells turn cancerous and developing new ways to treat cancer.
August 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We’re thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research! These awards celebrate individuals who have and are making valuable contributions to the #cancer #research ecosystem in Canada.
Congratulations to all awardees!
Congratulations to all awardees!
August 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We’re thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research! These awards celebrate individuals who have and are making valuable contributions to the #cancer #research ecosystem in Canada.
Congratulations to all awardees!
Congratulations to all awardees!
Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: Research Training Award recipient Ryan Au at @westernu.ca is developing an #AI tool to help physicians diagnose prostate #cancer from MRI scans – potentially sparing people more painful and invasive procedures.
Learn more: is.gd/fANCHJ
Learn more: is.gd/fANCHJ
August 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: Research Training Award recipient Ryan Au at @westernu.ca is developing an #AI tool to help physicians diagnose prostate #cancer from MRI scans – potentially sparing people more painful and invasive procedures.
Learn more: is.gd/fANCHJ
Learn more: is.gd/fANCHJ
Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: Insomnia is one of the most common and long-lasting side effects of #cancer treatment. Dr Sheila Garland at @memorialu.bsky.social is developing an app to help cancer survivors sleep better and improve their quality of life.
Learn more: is.gd/1q4lIn
Learn more: is.gd/1q4lIn
August 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: Insomnia is one of the most common and long-lasting side effects of #cancer treatment. Dr Sheila Garland at @memorialu.bsky.social is developing an app to help cancer survivors sleep better and improve their quality of life.
Learn more: is.gd/1q4lIn
Learn more: is.gd/1q4lIn
Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: @iselkholi.bsky.social is investigating multiple mutations in a gene called BRAF to understand how they promote #cancer growth and treatment resistance. This could lead to new treatments and better survival for people with these mutations.
Learn more: is.gd/eiibhA
Learn more: is.gd/eiibhA
August 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: @iselkholi.bsky.social is investigating multiple mutations in a gene called BRAF to understand how they promote #cancer growth and treatment resistance. This could lead to new treatments and better survival for people with these mutations.
Learn more: is.gd/eiibhA
Learn more: is.gd/eiibhA
Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: @caitlynmourcos.bsky.social studies how the #brain and cancer cells communicate. By understanding and intercepting those messages, she aims to identify treatment targets that can reduce #cancer spread and make recurrence less likely.
Learn more: is.gd/sdwaPV
Learn more: is.gd/sdwaPV
August 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: @caitlynmourcos.bsky.social studies how the #brain and cancer cells communicate. By understanding and intercepting those messages, she aims to identify treatment targets that can reduce #cancer spread and make recurrence less likely.
Learn more: is.gd/sdwaPV
Learn more: is.gd/sdwaPV
Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: @aprilkhademi.bsky.social and her team are using #AI to speed up and improve the accuracy of breast #cancer diagnoses. This could help pathologists with hard diagnostic decisions, leading to better outcomes for people with cancer.
Learn more: is.gd/Cso85k
Learn more: is.gd/Cso85k
July 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: @aprilkhademi.bsky.social and her team are using #AI to speed up and improve the accuracy of breast #cancer diagnoses. This could help pathologists with hard diagnostic decisions, leading to better outcomes for people with cancer.
Learn more: is.gd/Cso85k
Learn more: is.gd/Cso85k
We’re excited to announce the recipients of our latest round of funding: the @cancersociety.bsky.social / @uhn.ca Research Grants on #Neurofibromatosis! These grants aim to improve #cancer prevention, detection and care for people with this common inherited disorder.
Read on to learn more…
Read on to learn more…
July 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We’re excited to announce the recipients of our latest round of funding: the @cancersociety.bsky.social / @uhn.ca Research Grants on #Neurofibromatosis! These grants aim to improve #cancer prevention, detection and care for people with this common inherited disorder.
Read on to learn more…
Read on to learn more…
Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: @fgaiti.bsky.social and his team are pinpointing mutations that signal lymphoma, aiming to intercept this #cancer before it develops. This could significantly improve the chances of successful treatment for those at higher risk. Learn more: is.gd/djdklR
July 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: @fgaiti.bsky.social and his team are pinpointing mutations that signal lymphoma, aiming to intercept this #cancer before it develops. This could significantly improve the chances of successful treatment for those at higher risk. Learn more: is.gd/djdklR