It’s day 3 of #CCRC2025! First on today’s agenda: a session on Metabolic Health and Cancer, sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society.💛 @ccralliance.bsky.social

Poster session time at #CCRC2025! Come check out all of our amazing contributors 💛

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

Congratulations to all of the recipients of this year’s CCRA Awards - including two researchers with a Canadian Cancer Society connection. 🎉 #CCRC2025

Dr Christine M. Friedenreich is a Canadian Cancer Society Board of Directors Member, former Scientific Chair of the Advisory Council on Research and a previous recipient of Canadian Cancer Society funding. This year, the CCRA recognized her for her Exceptional Leadership in Cancer Research👏

And a third recipient with a connection to the Canadian Cancer Society is Dr Sevtap Savas who was recognized for her Exceptional Leadership in Patient Involvement in Cancer Research 👏 Dr Savas is a passionate advocate and Advocacy Constituency Team Lead with the Canadian Cancer Society💛

Huge congratulations to all of the award recipients for their incredible work in cancer research💛

Getting accurate images of #BreastCancer is essential for choosing the right treatment. That’s why a CCS-funded #research team is testing a new imaging method that shows tumours more clearly than current scans, offering hope for better outcomes for people with #cancer. Learn more: is.gd/rm2Jyq

Today, @cancersociety.bsky.social EVP of Mission, Research and Advocacy Dr. Stuart Edmonds spoke at @coloncanada.bsky.social conference on the importance of building an equitable and accessible clinical trials system in Canada. CCS is proud to see Dr. Edmonds leading this important conversation!

Welcome! 👋 Happy to have you here!

Exciting news from this #ClinicalTrial! #Cancer research funded by an international partnership involving @cancersociety.bsky.social and many others has shown that people on endocrine therapy following #BreastCancer can safely interrupt treatment to permit pregnancy.

At @cancersociety.bsky.social we’re proud to support Dr Aaron Goodarzi’s research into how radon exposure can contribute to #LungCancer. Recently, his work revealed that nail clippings can noninvasively reveal when someone has been exposed to high levels of radon: is.gd/VXv2CH

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

New transatlantic cancer research funding! We're partnering with @ccsresearch.bsky.social to co-fund our Biology to Prevention Award, doubling the funding for collaborative UK and Canadian prevention research teams. Join our webinar on 28 October at 14:00 GMT to learn more: cruk.ink/46yjOBX

The CCTG 2024 Annual Report is now live! Explore the achievements from the past year, highlighting the impact of our research and commitment to improving outcomes for people with cancer. buff.ly/4fcOXSh

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

In case you missed it! Dive into the full report here: cancer.ca/research-impact

NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: We’re excited to announce brand-new funding for UK-Canada #research teams working in #cancer prevention! @cancersociety.bsky.social and @cancerresearchuk.org have partnered to support collaborative transatlantic research through our Biology to Prevention Award.

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.

During #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re spotlighting HD12, a phase III #CCTG clinical trial evaluating a new targeted therapy combination against the current standard for early-stage #Hodgkinlymphoma. #BloodCancerResearch #SolvingCancerTogether Trial page -> buff.ly/n304NuP

Advanced #ProstateCancer can be hard to treat, but a new imaging technique is changing that. Dr Cynthia Ménard’s research is already helping people with prostate cancer – like #ClinicalTrial participant Robert, who is now #cancer-free. Read more about this life-changing #research: is.gd/cabEva

🔬 Choosing Hope Symposium: Virtual Event Alert! 🔬 Join us on #WorldCancerResearchDay, September 24, for an inspiring event focused on cancer care, research & support for children, teens, parents & young adults.

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.

This August, leads of the 10 RIOT (Research Information Outreach Teams) chapters located across Canada came together to collaborate and strategize on expanding and enhancing the program’s research outreach initiatives. 🔬 Learn more about our RIOT program: ➡️ www.ccsriotdesir.ca

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!

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

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

We’re very proud to support Dr Vijay Ramaswamy’s work toward finding new #cancer treatments to overcome radiation resistance and reduce side effects in children with brain tumours. Read more about how his team is helping these children live longer, fuller lives:

Such exciting news! Huge congratulations to @wajihjawhar.bsky.social and his team. We're proud to partner with @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social to support early-career scientists making a real impact in #cancer #research through the @cancersociety.bsky.social Research Training Awards.

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

#CCTG spotlights the BRC8 clinical trial recognizing #WorldLungCancerDay: Researchers are investigating if regular MRI surveillance can be as effective as MRI with preventive brain radiation for people with small cell #lungcancer. #SolvingCancerTogether Trial page -> buff.ly/mPsQZyN

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

Fantastic news! We're very proud to support Audrey-Anne Lavoie. It's inspiring to see Research Training Award recipients making meaningful contributions to science and advancing #cancer #research.

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

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…

#CCTG’s SKC1 trial has opened in Canada. This study is evaluating whether adding immunotherapy to surgery can improve outcomes for individuals with advanced skin cancer. #SkinCancer #SolvingCancerTogether buff.ly/51M10Dh

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

We’re thrilled to share the new Research Information Outreach Team (RIOT) website! Through blogs, educational resources and more, these passionate @cancersociety.bsky.social volunteers are making #cancer #research more accessible and building a well-informed community. Visit: ccsriotdesir.ca

July 16 is #Glioblastoma Awareness Day! To commemorate, we’re excited to highlight @cancersociety.bsky.social -funded researcher Dr Melanie Keats – she is championing brain #cancer by improving quality of life for those affected by glioblastoma. #GBMAwarenessDay To read, please visit: is.gd/X94UTq

As we observe #BoneCancerAwarenessMonth, it is time to recognize the need for better treatments and support for those living with bone cancer through trials like SC29, exploring new ways to manage pain using targeted #RadiationTherapy. #CCTG Trial page - > buff.ly/DbQoPiH

NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: We’re once again opening applications for the @cancersociety.bsky.social Challenge Grants! This program will support #research projects aimed at solving a problem or challenge that is meaningful to people affected by or at risk of #cancer.

Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: @rkridel.bsky.social is finding new treatments for people with adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma, a rare blood #cancer. This work could lead to urgently needed clinical trials and better survival for people affected by this rare disease. Learn more: is.gd/kRK0Co

Meet Dr Julia Burnier, a Canadian Cancer Society funded researcher at McGill University. Dr Burnier is working toward a new type of test called a liquid biopsy: a quicker and less invasive way to collect samples used to detect cancer-related biomarkers.

“Traditional biopses are invasive, costly and only give us a static view of a patient’s disease. Liquid biopsy will this gap – offering a non-invasive alternative that can be repeated over time.” Learn more about Dr Burnier’s work here: cancer.ca/en/about-us/...

Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: Supported by the Hecht Foundation, @vukstambolic.bsky.social is studying the impact of excess body weight on breast #cancer aiming to develop tailored treatments that could improve outcomes for people facing the disease. Learn more: is.gd/aA3jVd

Access to cancer care should be equitable for all—but for trans and gender-diverse patients, significant gaps still exist. Dr Jennifer Croke hopes to reshape cancer care and improve outcomes for a community often overlooked in medical spaces. 🏳️‍🌈 Find out more: bit.ly/45qstHD

Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: @gelarehzadeh.bsky.social and her team are testing a new non-invasive approach to diagnosing brain tumours. This method could detect brain #cancer earlier, predict treatment response and forecast its likelihood of spreading. Learn more: is.gd/xywi73

Reminder for early-career #cancer researchers: If you're interested in CIHR-ICR's upcoming ECR workshop (Calgary, Oct. 31–Nov. 1), the deadline for applications is Monday, June 23. Don’t miss this #ProfessionalDevelopment opportunity! Apply here: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53480.html

Today is #WorldKidneyCancerDay. #CCTG is committed to advancing kidney cancer research through clinical trials that improve treatment and patient outcomes. Our ongoing work helps shape evidence-based care for patients across Canada. #SolvingCancerTogether

Weekly #cancerresearch highlight: @noorad.bsky.social is studying how radiation treatment for brain tumours affects cognitive function in children. These findings could help improve outcomes for children living with and beyond brain #cancer. Learn more: is.gd/afCgB7