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The Canadian Cancer Society position on treated lumber 05-09-2008 My husband is a two-time cancer survivor who was poisoned by the burning of cca treated wood by a neighbour and took part in cancer studies. Many of my neighbors have died from cancer deborah Our position The Canadian Cancer Society believes that lumber that is pressure-treated with chromium copper arsenate (CCA) for domestic and recreational structures (decks, playgrounds, fences, and so on) should be discontinued. This type of preserved wood contains 2 known carcinogens – arsenic and chromium.