TORONTO, Sept 16, 2014 /CNW/ - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Canadian Cancer Society is the authoritative source for reliable information about statistics, progress in research, importance of early detection and finding support services.
Available for interviews are:
Dr Kelly Fathers, PhD, Senior Manager, Research Communications, Ontario Division, can talk about cutting edge research funded by the Society and the progress that has been made.
John Atkinson, Director, Cancer Prevention, Ontario Division, can talk about prevention and early detection.
Jan MacVinnie, Manager, Cancer Information Service, Ontario Division, can talk about information, support and services available to patients and their families when faced with cancer.
BACKGROUNDER
About Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2014
This October, the Canadian Cancer Society encourages Ontarians to take action:
More information is available at cancer.ca/fightbreastcancer
About the Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. Thanks to our donors and volunteers, the Society has the most impact, against the most cancers, in the most communities in Canada. Building on our progress, we are working with Canadians to change cancer forever. For more information, visit cancer.ca or call our toll-free bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1-888-939-3333 (TTY 1-866-786-3934).
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SOURCE: Canadian Cancer Society (Ontario Division)
For further information: Media contact: Christine Koserski, Communications Specialist, Ontario Division:416-323-7030; [email protected]
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