Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium launches to advance research in paediatric cancer care

Jan 20, 2023

Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease in children and adolescents in Canada, with 1,500 children newly diagnosed each year. In an important milestone for Canadian paediatric cancer care and research, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) today announced $23 million in funding to establish the Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium (CPCC).

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