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“I’ll have this cancer for the rest of my life, so my quality of life has become a priority to me. I’m thankful that the Canadian Cancer Society funds research that is helping to improve treatment options for patients like me.”

-Jack, living with prostate cancer, Port Colborne, Canada

Jack's life turned upside down after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, the most common cancer among Canadian men. A 67 year old with a lifestyle of someone half his age, he boldly braved both surgery and radiation treatment, only to have his cancer return. Hormone therapy was Jack’s next treatment option, and though the injections slowed the growth and spread of cancer cells, they came with side effects such as weight gain, fatigue, and depression that drastically impacted his life.

A clinical trial supported by the Canadian Cancer Society is changing the length of time that men with prostate cancer require these injections. Work led by Dr Klotz and Dr Crook found that men who took breaks from hormone therapy lived as long as those receiving continuous therapy, reducing side effects and improving quality of life.

Thanks to donors like you, clinical trials are leading to improved treatment options, survival rates and overall well-being for the almost 200,000 people diagnosed with cancer in Canada each year – people like Jack.

With your ongoing support we can continue to fund Canada’s top research and clinical trials to provide Canadians living with cancer with a better quality of life. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of those facing cancer.