Partnership News
Adolescent and young adult cancer patients
Recent publications highlight unique needs of young oncology patients and survivors
Every year 2,000 Canadians aged 15 to 29 are diagnosed with cancer1. In response to the unique needs of these young Canadians, the Canadian Task Force on Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer (AYA Task Force) is pioneering work to investigate and increase awareness of treatment and survivorship issues.…
Addressing life after cancer treatment
June 5 marks the 24th annual National Survivors Day
Close to one million Canadians count themselves among a growing population of cancer survivors. According to the National Cancer Institute, a survivor is someone who continues to function during and after overcoming a serious hardship or life-threatening disease.
The past …
Dr. Margaret Fitch recognized for contribution to reducing the burden of cancer in Canada
The Partnership is pleased to congratulate Dr. Margaret Fitch, who recently received the Canadian Cancer Society’s 2011 Award for Excellence in Medicine and Health.
Currently Chair of the Partnership’s Cancer Journey Advisory Group, Dr. Fitch is Head of Oncology Nursing and Co-Director of the Patient and Family Support Program at the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.…
read moreColorectal Cancer Special Focus of the 2011 Canadian Cancer Society Statistics
Earlier today the Canadian Cancer Society released their report, Canadian Cancer Statistics 2011. Published annually, the report provides updates on cancer incidence, mortality, survival, prevalence and risk of developing or dying from cancer. This year’s edition includes a special focus on colorectal cancer.…
The difference partnerships make: Canadas cancer control strategy in action
New publication highlights how Canada’s cancer strategy is changing the cancer landscape
The Partnership has a new at-a-glance report to share progress of the collaborative work taking place across the country to control cancer. The report includes highlights of 13 key initiatives underway with key partners across the country and a “vector” that tells the story of the Partnership’s overall impact over the past years.…
