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April is Daffodil Month Progress is being made. The overall cancer survival rate has
For 80 years, the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) has been Can- increased from 25% in the 1940s to 60% today. Together, we
ada’s cancer voice and leading authority on the disease. We’re are making an impact!

the only organization that fights all types of cancer, supports Money raised during Daffodil Month will go towards funding
and advocates for patients and their families, and champions the best cancer research. Last year, thanks to our donors,
those who care about a future where no Canadian fears can- we funded millions of dollars in world-class research. Real
cer. change is happening thanks to this investment. For example,
with CCS funding:
Daffodil Month, held every April, is our national fundraising
campaign. Monies raised allow us to continue our critical work • A researcher combined different technologies allowing for
in the fight against cancer. the detection of signs of cancer in the blood. Developing
this technology into a diagnostic tool could detect cancer
The daffodil is resilient. It survives our harsh winters and is early and save lives.
the first flower to bloom in the spring, a time of renewal and • A researcher determined that a certain protein made in
hope. For those living with cancer, the daffodil is a symbol of bones signals breast cancer cells to spread toward bone
strength, courage and life. Together, Canadians rally around marrow. This finding could help develop new treatments
this symbol every year in support of world-class research and to prevent breast cancer spread.
support services.
• A researcher found that the genetic maps of the most
When the ones you love are diagnosed with or die from can- common form of childhood brain cancer change dramati-
cer, friends and family often want to do something to help or cally when the cancer recurs. This breakthrough could
honour them. Fundraising enables change and we can all have help researchers design better clinical trials to test new
a part in advancing the cancer cause through our generos- treatments.
ity. This April, at the Canadian Cancer Society, we want you to With nearly 1 in 2 Canadians expected to be diagnosed with
know Daffodil Month is a special opportunity to make a dif- cancer in their lifetime and a nearly 35% surge in cancer cases
ference. anticipated by 2030 due to our growing and aging population,

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