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January 26th, 2012

Measuring the performance of cancer control to maximize impact

Partnership releases 2011 Cancer System Performance Report

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. …

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Inaugural Canadian Cancer Research Conference is a success

Conference summary report released

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.…

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First Canadian guidelines for endoscopy services published

Recommendations promote patient safety and quality care

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. …

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Encouraging Canadians to live tobacco-free

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer recognizes National Non-Smoking Week

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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New plan designed to improve cancer control among First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples

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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