Whether they are entering, navigating or moving beyond the cancer system the Partnership is helping to make the journey better for all patients.
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The Partnership’s National Staging Initiative aims to improve the collection of staging data. By capturing the stage of a patient’s cancer at diagnosis in a standardized format, provinces and territories are better equipped to monitor trends and patterns over time. Learn more
The Partnership established the National Colorectal Cancer Screening Network three years ago to help increase the number of Canadians being screened for colorectal cancer. Learn more
The Partnership’s CLASP initiative brings together professionals in research, practice and policy from more than 30 organizations to improve the overall health of Canadians. Learn more
The Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project’s goal is to recruit 300,000 Canadians and follow their progress over several decades. Researchers will use the data and samples collected to explore how genetics, environment, lifestyle and behaviour contribute to the development of cancer and other chronic diseases. Learn more
The Partnership works with other groups and agencies across Canada to generate new knowledge and accelerate the implementation of existing knowledge about cancer control. Learn more
Measuring the performance of the cancer system provides information that will inform initiatives to optimize quality in cancer control. The Partnership’s System Performance Initiative is a collaboration with national and provincial partners to develop a consistent approach to evaluate, compare and identify key areas for action across Canada’s cancer control continuum. As part of this initiative, the Partnership is pleased to release the 2011 Cancer System Performance Report, an annual publication that helps shape this work. …
The first-ever Canadian Cancer Research Conference was a huge success. Almost one thousand people attended the conference which was created to showcase cancer research efforts in Canada, to connect researchers with the public to report on the impact of Canada’s cancer research investment, and to connect funding agencies with their research communities.…
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is pleased to highlight the release of the new Consensus Guidelines on Safety and Quality Indicators in Endoscopy, developed to support continuing quality improvement for endoscopic services, including colon cancer screening and diagnosis. The guidelines were released today by the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology, a group of gastroenterologists, scientists and other health professionals who support and promote the advancement of the scientific study of the digestive tract. …
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Canadians, with an estimated 20,600 expected to die from the disease in 2011.1 It is well established that tobacco use accounts for the majority of all cases of lung cancer.2 January 15-21 is National Non-Smoking Week and during this week Canadians are reminded of the dangers of tobacco use and encouraged to quit smoking. The theme of this year’s Non-Smoking Week is “breaking up is hard to do.”…
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Although cancer was relatively uncommon in Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Métis populations two generations ago, current statistics tell a much different story. In some cases, cancer rates now surpass those of the general population. In an effort to improve cancer control among these populations, the Partnership recently facilitated the development of a First Nations, Inuit and Métis Action Plan on Cancer Control in collaboration with its Advisory Committee, a group that includes First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, patients, and representatives from cancer agencies, government, and organizations involved in cancer control and chronic disease prevention.…
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supportive, palliative and end-of-life care.
For information about cancer treatment and support for patients, please contact the Canadian Cancer Society at 1-888-939-3333 or by clicking here.
