World Cancer Day

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World Cancer Day is an international effort that takes place every year on February 4 and is the singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic.

You can use the day to raise awareness about brain tumours in Canada by sharing signs and symptoms and facts about brain tumours in Canada.

You can also talk about the day on Facebook by sharing this posting or by using the Twitter hashtag #worldcancerday.

Want to take it further and organize an Awareness Event? Contact:

Eileen Quigg
Community Events Officer
equigg@braintumour.ca
1-800-265-5106 or 519-642-7755, ext. 224

 

 

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Upcoming Events

  • 21/May/2012: New Glasgow Support Group: Meets at Glen Haven Manor, 739 East River Road, New Glasgown, NS... Learn more >
  • 21/May/2012: Guelph Support Group: Meets at Hospice Wellington, Community Program Room, 795 Scottsdale Avenue,... Learn more >
  • 21/May/2012: Mississauaga Support Group: Meets at Westminster United Church, 4094 Tomken Rd., Mississauga, ON... Learn more >
  • 21/May/2012: Edmonton Support Group: Meets at Zion Lutheran Church, 11533-135 Street in Edmonton ... Learn more >
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