The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

The Princess Margaret: A world leader in cancer research and care

You can help The Princess Margaret create a world free from the fear of cancer by Carrying The Fire as we invest in world-leading diagnostics, breakthrough research, innovative treatments, and exceptional care for cancer patients here in Canada and around the globe.

Since opening its doors in 1958, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has established itself as a global leader in cancer diagnostics, research and treatment. Our world-first discoveries include stem cells, which are the basis for bone marrow transplants. We also pioneered immunotherapy – using the body’s own immune system to identify and destroy cancer cells – through our discovery of the T-cell receptor. And we eliminated radical mastectomies as the standard of care for millions of people with breast cancer globally, through the world’s first lumpectomy combined with radiation.

Despite many advances, however, the number of cancer cases is rising worldwide, with a concerning increase among younger generations. By 2050, the World Health Organization predicts that new cancer cases will rise globally by 77% from 2022 levels, with millennials facing the most significant increase, underscoring the critical importance of the work of The Princess Margaret. Cancer will be the defining healthcare issue of our time.