1 April 2019

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Montelle Intimates is proud to announce its support for breast cancer awareness

Inspired by the strength and beauty of courageous women, Montelle Intimates is proud to announce its support for breast cancer awareness and the fight for a cure by donating $10 from the sale of each Special Edition Wire-free Bra to charity. In addition, those who purchase the bra will receive a free matching Cheeky panty with their purchase!

8 March 2019

Congratulations to Rola Dagher

The Cedars Cancer Foundation extends its warmest congratulations to Rola Dagher —Board member, invaluable supporter—on being named Women of the Year by WCT!

20 February 2019

Dr. Lucy Gilbert & her team wins Québec Science's 2018 People's Choice Award

For the past 26 years, Québec Science magazine has continued a tradition: each fall, a jury of researchers and journalists selects the 10 most impressive discoveries made in Quebec over the previous year and invites the public to vote for their top choice. This year, a new test for endometrial and ovarian cancers has been chosen by readers with almost a third of all votes cast in the 2018 Discovery of the Year contest.

13 February 2019

Tribute to Mrs. Afrodite Tsigaridis

I am sad to report that Mrs. Afrodite Tsigaridis died just days after her 87th birthday. Given her remarkable character, I feel compelled to write a few words about her.

13 December 2018

Origin House founder targets $1 Million for Medical Cannabis Research and Care through Cedars Cancer Foundation

Having reached the original fundraising goal of $250,000 for the Lustig Family Medical Cannabis Research and Care Fund of The Cedars Cancer Foundation, Marc Lustig, Chairman and CEO of Origin House, announced today that the new objective is to grow the fund to $1-million over the next four years.

12 December 2018

Inaugural Gala for Cedars Cancer Centre of the MUHC raises over $1.28 million

The Cedars Cancer Foundation announced today that the Cedars Cancer Centre Inaugural Gala raised in excess of $1,285,000 dollars in support of leading-edge oncologic research, patient care and education. The December 6th gala attracted over 560 people, including members of the community, corporations, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), McGill and Rossy Cancer Network-affiliated leaders, healthcare professionals and partners. National Bank of Canada President and CEO, Louis Vachon, served as honorary event chair while Diana Ferrara Scalia, Paola Aprikian and Daphne Tsadilas Shamie co-chaired the winter wonderland extravaganza orchestrated by Nadia Saputo.

14 November 2018

A comfort kit for people starting chemotherapy or immunotherapy

The Eastern Quebec Cancer Association (ACEQ) is proud to announce the launch of a new service: the comfort kit. It will be given to people who are starting intravenous chemotherapy or immunotherapy at oncology clinics in Eastern Quebec. More than 3,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, and many are in need of these treatments.

11 October 2018

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Cedars Cancer Foundation Congratulates John Rae

Cedars extends its warmest congratulations to Montrealer John A. Rae on receiving the 2018 Goldbloom Award for community service.

21 September 2018

Benoit & Lefebvre Matériaux de construction Oyster Party

Lefebvre & Benoit Matériaux de Construction celebrated their 60th anniversary with an Oyster Party on Wednesday, September 19th. Having been personally touched by cancer, the owners of Lefebvre & Benoit decided to share this special day with the Cedars Cancer Foundation.

21 June 2018

Men's Health Awareness Day

One in seven men in Canada will one day be given a prostate cancer diagnosis. Prostate cancer can be slow-growing and some men may live many years before the cancer is detected. Regular screening is therefore vital so that if that one in seven men is you or a loved one, appropriate care can begin.

21 June 2018

Westmount Street Fair

Over $10,000 collected for cancer patients and their families

15 May 2018

Villa Maria Brest Cancer Awareness Week

On May 11th Villa Maria, a private high school, raised funds benefitting the Cedars Cancer Foundation.

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