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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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Un médecin en blouse blanche analysant une radiographie pulmonaire et des données de diagnostic médical sur un écran d'ordinateur.
2025 - 2028
British Columbia

Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Lung Cancer Screening

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer‑related death in Canada. While current screening programs have improved early detection, they [...]

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Une femme chercheuse en blouse blanche et gants bleus examinant un échantillon au microscope dans un laboratoire.
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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Une femme chercheuse en blouse blanche ajustant et observant à travers l'oculaire d'un microscope de laboratoire.
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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Une mère tenant tendrement son bébé dans ses bras et l'embrassant sur la tête.
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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Une chercheuse en blouse blanche et gants bleus examine un tube à essai contenant un échantillon de sang près d'un microscope en laboratoire.
2024 - 2026
British Columbia

Preventing Cancer from Spreading

Metastases are responsible for the majority of cancer-related deaths. They occur when cancer cells leave the original tumor, travel through [...]

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Gros plan sur une pipette remplissant les puits d'une plaque de microtitration avec un liquide rose dans un laboratoire.
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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Deux professionnels de la construction portant des casques de chantier et discutant sur un site en rénovation, l'un tenant des plans.
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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Un médecin de dos examine des images d'IRM cérébrales affichées sur un écran d'ordinateur.
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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Un médecin pointant du doigt une radiographie d'un genou tenue par un autre professionnel de la santé.
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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Un médecin en uniforme discute et montre un document à un patient souriant lors d'une consultation médicale.
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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