Statement from Martin Kabat, CEO, Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division regarding Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's cancer diagnosis

TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2014 /CNW/ - Our thoughts are with Mayor Rob Ford and his family at this difficult time. We know how devastating a cancer diagnosis can be and we hope that the mayor and his family have the support they need to cope with the stress that patients and families experience.

We want the Ford family to know they can reach out to us for information and support, as all cancer patients and their families can. We wish Rob Ford a successful treatment and full recovery. We wish Rob Ford a successful treatment and full recovery.

We encourage all Canadians seeking answers about cancer to call 1 888 939-3333 or visit cancer.ca.

About the Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. Thanks to our donors and volunteers, the Society has the most impact, against the most cancers, in the most communities in Canada. Building on our progress, we are working with Canadians to change cancer forever. For more information, visit cancer.ca or call our toll-free bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1-888-939-3333 (TTY 1-866-786-3934).

SOURCE: Canadian Cancer Society (Ontario Division)

Media contact: Christine Koserski, Communications Specialist, Ontario Division: 416-323-7030; [email protected]