"Like many Canadians, I have been personally affected by cancer and have often felt powerless in the face of this devastating disease," says Jan Duff, a study participant. "By participating in the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project, I know that I'm making a simple contribution that could make a significant difference in cancer research, and prevent my children and grandchildren from ever developing the disease."

Most Canadians Want to Do More to Support Cancer ResearchA new survey, conducted by Angus Reid Public Opinion for the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer to mark World Cancer Day on February 4th, found that virtually all Canadian respondents aged 35 to 69 (91 per cent) have been touched by cancer and three-quarters (74 per cent) feel that they are likely to develop cancer themselves.  While more than half of Canadians (58 per cent), feel that they can do more to help improve the health of Canadians,  a similar proportion (54 per cent) also feel that they do not know how they can help other people with their health problems, despite many (59 per cent) being interested in donating more time to health-related causes. While many Canadians in this age group (55 per cent) selected cancer over nine other possibilities as the top priority for health research, when introduced to the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project, 80 per cent agree that it is critical for Canadians to participate in this type of study.

Source: CANADIAN PARTNERSHIP AGAINST CANCER