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Research Projects

Discover some of the research projects funded by the Cancer Research Society thanks to the support of donors. These promising initiatives are helping improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of all types of cancer.

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11 projects found
2025 - 2027
Alberta

When Colorectal Cancer Fights Back

Colorectal cancer is among the most common and deadliest cancers in Canada. Despite therapeutic advances, too many patients still experience [...]

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2025 - 2027
Quebec

Improving the Diagnosis of a Rare Uterine Cancer

Uterine leiomyosarcoma (uLMS) is a rare and aggressive cancer of the uterus. When diagnosed at an advanced stage, the five-year [...]

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2025 - 2027
British Columbia

Better Monitoring to Prevent Stomach Cancer

Stomach cancer often develops from precancerous lesions known as intestinal metaplasia. These lesions can be monitored through endoscopy, but they [...]

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2025 - 2027
Quebec

Pregnancy and Sweeteners: A Risk for Breast Cancer?

In Canada, breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. Recently, researchers have observed a concerning increase in [...]

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2024 - 2026
Ontario

Unraveling Leukemia Resistance to Treatments

Acute myeloid leukemia is the deadliest blood cancer in adults. Despite chemotherapy, many patients do not respond to treatment or [...]

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2024 - 2026
Ontario

Protecting Workers From Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among men in Canada. Despite its high prevalence, its causes [...]

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2024 - 2026
Manitoba

Overcoming Glioblastoma Resistance

Glioblastoma multiforme is one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer and is unfortunately associated with a poor prognosis. [...]

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2024 - 2026
New Brunswick

A Different Way to Monitor Breast Cancer Risk

Some women are born with a genetic predisposition that significantly increases their risk of developing breast cancer. In Canada, it [...]

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2024 - 2026
Ontario

One Step Ahead of Bone Cancer Spread

Osteosarcoma is the most common bone cancer and primarily affects children, adolescents, and young adults. Unfortunately, when the disease spreads [...]

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2024 - 2026
Alberta

Identifying High-Risk Prostate Cancer

Every case of prostate cancer progresses differently. While some forms progress slowly, others can quickly become dangerous. To provide patients [...]

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2024 - 2026
Quebec

Cutting Off Leukemia’s Fuel Supply

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia is an aggressive blood cancer that affects children and adults in Canada each year. Although survival [...]

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