Artificial intelligence in cancer care: Environmental scan
Date: September 19, 2019
Learn how a new technology like artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve the delivery of cancer care, now and in the future
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List of College of American Pathologists (CAP) webinars about cancer pathology reporting
Date: April 4, 2019
Watch over 50 CAP education sessions to learn about cancer checklists and protocols for pathology reporting
CAP education session about pediatric hepatoblastoma
Date: April 3, 2019
In this 2019 video, Dr. El Demellawy talks about the CAP protocol for examining specimens from pediatric patients with hepatoblastoma
CAP education session about cancers of the cervix, vagina and vulva
Date: March 27, 2019
In this 2019 video, Dr. Hoang, talks about the updated CAP protocols for cervix, vagina and vulva cancers
CAP education session about esophageal and gastric cancers 2019
Date: March 13, 2019
In this video, Dr. Streutker talks about the updated CAP protocols for esophageal and gastric cancers
CAP education session about testicular tumours 2019
Date: February 27, 2019
In this 2019 video, Dr. Yilmaz talks about the updated CAP protocols for testicular cancer, and updates to the WHO and TNM classification systems
CAP education session about Lynch Syndrome 2019
Date: February 20, 2019
In this video, Dr. Pollett talks about CAP protocols for Lynch Syndrome, identifying patients and immunohistochemistry
Cancer diagnosis in aging patients presents unique problems
Date: November 26, 2018
Read this article to learn more about the unique problems faced by the elderly if they are diagnosed with cancer
2018 Cancer system performance report
Date: November 9, 2018
Read our 2018 report that shines a light on the performance of Canada’s cancer system, showing what’s working and where improvements are needed
CAP education session about brain cancer
Date: April 11, 2018
In this 2018 video, Dr. Keith talks about the updated CAP protocols for brain and CNS cancers
CAP education session about colorectal cancer 2018
Date: March 14, 2018
In this video, Dr. Schaeffer talks about the updated CAP protocols for colorectal carcinoma
CAP education session about head and neck cancer 2018
Date: February 28, 2018
In this video, Dr. Bullock talks about the updated CAP protocols for head and neck cancers, and the new TNM staging system
CAP education session about kidney cancer 2018
Date: February 21, 2018
In this video, Dr. Trpkov talks about the updated CAP protocols for renal cell carcinomas
Living with cancer: A report on the patient experience
Date: January 1, 2018
Read about cancer care from the patient perspective, and learn about what patients and their families experience as patients live with and beyond cancer
CAP education session about prostate cancer 2017
Date: May 29, 2017
In this video, Dr. Srigley talks about the updated CAP protocols for prostate cancer
Evaluation of the electronic synoptic pathology reporting initiative
Date: April 8, 2017
In this 2017 report, learn about the barriers and enablers of implementing electronic systems and pathology standards in six provinces
Readiness assessment of the electronic synoptic surgical quality initiative
Date: March 31, 2017
Review the initiative’s 2017 findings and recommendations for helping implement synoptic surgery reporting standards in key jurisdictions
CAP education session about pediatric Ewing sarcoma
Date: March 22, 2017
In this 2017 video, Dr. El Demellawy talks about the 2016 CAP protocol for examining specimens from pediatric patients with the Ewing sarcoma
Colorectal cancer screening in Canada: Monitoring and evaluation of quality indicators – Results report 2013 to 2014 (2017)
Date: March 15, 2017
Review this 2017 report for provincial and territorial data about the quality of colorectal cancer screening programs in 2013 and 2014
CAP education session about TNM classification, eighth edition
Date: February 15, 2017
In this 2017 video, Dr. Brierley talks about the changes to TNM classification between the seventh and eighth editions
CAP education session about invasive breast cancer 2017
Date: February 8, 2017
In this video, Dr. Barnes talks about the updated protocol for examining specimens from patients with invasive breast cancer
Breast cancer screening in Canada: Monitoring and evaluation of quality indicators – Results report 2011 to 2012 (2017)
Date: January 11, 2017
Review this 2017 report for data from all provinces and one territory about breast cancer screening programs for women aged 50 to 69
CAP education session about lung cancer 2017
Date: January 1, 2017
In this video, Dr. Hwang talks about changes to the protocols for examining specimens from patients with lung cancer
Improving patient care with Pan-Canadian synoptic-surgery reporting standards
Date: August 31, 2016
Learn how the standards for synoptic-surgery reporting can improve patients’ cancer care across Canada
Cervical cancer screening in Canada: Monitoring and evaluation of quality indicators – Results report 2011 to 2013 (2016)
Date: July 1, 2016
Find information in this 2016 report about cervical screening coverage, follow-up, quality, pre-cancer and cancer detection and disease extent for the years 2011 to 2013
CAP education session about pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma
Date: May 11, 2016
In this 2016 video, Dr. Somers talks about using protocols to support synoptic reporting of rhabdomyosarcoma cancer specimens from pediatric patients
CAP education session about bladder cancer 2016
Date: April 27, 2016
In this video, Dr. van der Kwast talks about changes to the checklists for the urinary tract and understanding them, with a focus on TURB
CAP education session about melanoma 2016
Date: April 13, 2016
In this 2016 video, Dr. Shum talks about the latest CAP cutaneous melanoma protocol and the melanoma biomarkers template
CAP education session about ovarian cancer 2016
Date: March 30, 2016
In this video, Dr. Djordjevic talks about the newest protocol for examining specimens from patients with ovarian or fallopian tube cancer
CAP education session about colorectal cancer 2016
Date: March 9, 2016
In this video, Dr. Parfitt talks about the newest checklist for colorectal cancer, including serosa, radial margins and other staging issues
Quality and sustainability in cancer control: A system performance report
Date: March 1, 2016
Read our 2016 report on the evidence-based use of certain cancer care practices, as addressed by Choosing Wisely Canada, which may be of low value or potentially unnecessary
Pan-Canadian standards for eight types of cancer: A coordinated approach to improve consistency in surgical care
Date: March 1, 2016
Learn about the standards for recording data elements and indicators as related to surgical-synoptic reporting of eight cancer types
Breast cancer screening in Canada: Monitoring and evaluation of quality indicators – Results report 2009 to 2010 (2015)
Date: December 1, 2015
Review this 2015 report for data from all provinces and one territory about breast cancer screening programs in 2009 and 2010 for women aged 50 to 69
Prostate cancer control in Canada: A system performance report
Date: November 1, 2015
Read our 2015 report to discover new Canada-wide data about prostate cancer’s burden, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment
CAP education session about breast core needle biopsies
Date: April 8, 2015
In this 2015 video, Dr. SenGupta talks about breast core needle biopsies, including the correlation of specimen size with upgrade rates
CAP education session about colorectal adenomas and serrated polyps
Date: March 11, 2015
In this 2015 video, Dr. Driman talks about issues for pathologists when reporting colorectal adenomas and serrated polyps
CAP education session about endometrial cancer 2015
Date: February 25, 2015
In this 2015 video, Dr. Gilks talks about CAP protocols for examining specimens from patients with endometrial cancer
CAP education session about thyroid cancer 2015
Date: February 11, 2015
In this transcript, Dr. Bullock talks about the CAP protocol for examining specimens from patients with thyroid cancer
CAP education session about the cancer checklist for thymoma mesothelioma
Date: January 28, 2015
In this 2015 CAP video, Dr. Churg and Dr. Hwang talk about diagnosing and staging thymoma mesothelioma
CAP education session about cancer biomarker reporting templates
Date: January 7, 2015
In this 2015 video, Dr. Lazar talks about what CAP cancer biomarker reporting templates are and how they are used
Colorectal cancer screening in Canada: Monitoring and evaluation of quality indicators – Results report 2011 to 2012 (2014)
Date: December 11, 2014
Review this 2014 report for provincial data about the quality of colorectal cancer screening programs in 2011 and 2012
The lengthy patient journey in Inuit Nunangat
Date: October 1, 2014
Learn about the distances and times many Inuit need to travel to receive cancer care
Métis cancer control in Canada baseline report
Date: August 25, 2014
Review this 2014 report about the Métis cancer journey developed as a baseline for measuring future progress
Inuit cancer control in Canada baseline report
Date: June 1, 2014
Review this 2014 report about the Inuit cancer journey developed as a baseline to measure future progress
CAP education session about cancer protocols for the pediatric Wilms tumour
Date: April 1, 2014
In this 2014 video, Dr. Somers talks about the CAP protocols for examining specimens from pediatric patients with the Wilms tumour
CAP education session about sarcoma in community and centralized settings
Date: March 27, 2014
In this 2014 video, Dr. Kandel talks about the updated CAP checklist for soft tissue and bone tumours
CAP education session about staged procedures or multiple surgeries
Date: February 27, 2014
In this 2014 video, Dr. Baker talks about the TNM classification system for staged procedures with multiple surgeries
CAP education session about head and neck cancer 2014
Date: February 20, 2014
In this video, Dr. Bullock talks about the updated CAP protocols for head and neck cancer
Examining disparities in cancer control: A system performance report
Date: February 1, 2014
Read this 2014 report about disparities based on earnings, immigration status and where people live
CAP education session about the lung and lung biomarker
Date: January 30, 2014
In this 2014 video, Dr. Hwang talks about using updated CAP protocols for the lung and lung biomarker
First Nations cancer control in Canada baseline report
Date: December 19, 2013
Review this report from 2013 about the First Nations cancer journey as a baseline to measure future progress
Cervical cancer screening in Canada: Program performance results 2009 to 2011 (2013)
Date: December 1, 2013
Find information in this 2013 report for 12 performance indicators of cervical cancer screening programs for the years 2009 to 2011
Colorectal cancer screening in Canada: Program performance results report 2009 to 2011 (2013)
Date: December 1, 2013
Read this 2013 report for an evaluation of how organized colorectal cancer screening programs in Canada performed from 2009 to 2011
Quality determinants and indicators for measuring colorectal cancer screening program performance in Canada (2013)
Date: May 1, 2013
Discover more about standards and recommendations to promote quality assurance for colorectal cancer screening in this 2013 report
CAP education session about the renal pelvis, ureter and urethra
Date: April 13, 2013
In this 2013 video, Dr. Trpkov talks about CAP protocols for examining specimens from patients with renal pelvis, ureter and urethra cancers
CAP education session about stomach cancer and gastric Her2 testing
Date: March 6, 2013
In this 2013 video, Dr. Streutker talks about CAP protocols for stomach cancer, gastric Her2 testing and D2 surgery
Guidelines for monitoring breast cancer screening program performance
Date: February 1, 2013
Discover consistent methods for evaluating breast cancer screening programs over time, including targets and approaches for detailed calculations
Breast cancer screening program performance results in 2007 and 2008 (2013)
Date: February 1, 2013
Read this 2013 evaluation of how organized breast cancer screening programs in Canada performed during 2007 and 2008
CAP education session about invasive breast cancer 2013
Date: January 30, 2013
In this video, Dr. Simpson talks about the CAP cancer checklist for invasive breast cancer
CAP education session about cancers of the cervix, vagina and vulva 2013
Date: January 23, 2013
In this 2013 video, Dr. Chapman talks about CAP protocols for cancers of the cervix, vagina and vulva
CAP education session about cancer checklists for the hepatobiliary system
Date: January 16, 2013
In this 2013 video, Dr. Oyedele talks about CAP cancer checklists for the liver and biliary tract
Quality determinants of breast cancer screening with mammography in Canada (2013)
Date: January 1, 2013
Learn about standards and recommendations to promote quality assurance for breast cancer screening with mammography
Guide for implementing navigation in cancer care
Date: September 1, 2012
Read this September 2012 report for key learnings about navigation from national activities in implementation and evaluation
Guide for implementing screening for distress: The sixth vital sign
Date: September 1, 2012
Read this 2012 report to learn the steps and considerations for screening patients for distress
Cancer care and control in Inuit Nunangat
Date: August 1, 2012
Learn about the cancer journey for each of the Inuit Nunangat regions, and promising, culturally responsive resources and services
Finding new hopes with palliative care for endometrial cancer (Linda’s story)
Date: July 31, 2012
In this video, Linda B. talks about learning that palliative care would extend her quality of life when her endometrial cancer reoccurred
Foundations for action in First Nations cancer control
Date: April 1, 2012
This report examines pathways and leading models of cancer care in rural, remote and isolated First Nations communities
Patient identification systems for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples: Environmental scan
Date: March 29, 2012
Review this 2012 report for practices about ethnocultural identification and gaps in identifying First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cancer patients
CAP education session about ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast
Date: March 28, 2012
In this 2012 video, Dr. Barnes talks about the CAP protocol for examining specimens from patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast
CAP education session about testicular cancer
Date: February 15, 2012
In this 2012 video, Dr. Yilmaz talks about the CAP checklist cancer protocols for reporting testicular cancer
CAP education session about brain and spinal cord tumours
Date: February 1, 2012
In this 2012 video, Dr. Jansen talks about the CAP checklist for tumours of the brain and spinal cord
Patient identification systems with ethnocultural identifiers for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples
Date: January 27, 2012
Review this 2012 inventory for noteworthy and emerging practices that include First Nations, Inuit, and Métis identifiers in health databases
CAP education session about soft tissue and bone tumours
Date: January 25, 2012
In this 2012 video, Dr. Kandel talks about the CAP protocols for examining specimens from patients with soft tissue and bone tumours
CAP education session about head and neck cancer 2012
Date: January 11, 2012
In this video, Dr. Ordonez talks about the CAP checklist and cancer protocols for head and neck
CAP education session about exocrine pancreatic cancer
Date: December 11, 2011
In this 2011 video, Dr. Rowsell talks about the CAP checklist for reporting carcinomas of the exocrine pancreas
Cervical cancer screening in Canada: Program performance results 2006 to 2008 (2011)
Date: December 1, 2011
Find information in this 2011 report for 12 performance indicators of cervical-cancer screening programs for the years 2006 to 2008
First Nations, Inuit and Métis action plan on cancer control
Date: June 1, 2011
Review this report from 2011 about the First Nations, Inuit and Métis cancer journey, developed as a baseline to measure future progress
Lung cancer in Canada: A system performance report
Date: May 1, 2011
Read this 2011 report to learn more about lung cancer control in Canada by looking at a wide range of system performance measures
Using hockey to understand leukemia treatment and recurrence (Geoff’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Geoff talks about being diagnosed with leukemia at 22 and then having to deal with its recurrence at age 25
Surviving leukemia (Jennifer’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Jennifer talks about her cancer journey with leukemia and shares her thoughts as a five-year survivor
Coping emotionally and finding gratitude with cancer at age 73 (Pert’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Pert talks about being diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 73, coping with her emotions and knowing when to get support
Building a new life after cancer as a young adult (Sara’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Sara talks about being diagnosed with cancer at 22, her treatment and her approach to coping
A doctor becomes a breast cancer patient (Marla’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Dr. Marla Shapiro talks about being diagnosed with breast cancer and how her profession often hampered her experience
Cooking soup to heal after Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 23 (Julie’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Julie talks about dealing with Hodgkin's lymphoma and her relationships, as well as how she healed by learning to make soup
Setting goals during breast cancer treatment (Karen’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Karen talks about being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer six years ago, her treatment and treating it like a project
A 23-year survivor looks back on lymphoma (John’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, John talks about how he coped and what he learned
Finding normalcy as a teenager with cancer (Nicole’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Nicole talks about being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 16 and how she coped with cancer as a teenager
Choosing how to live with metastatic breast cancer (Janet’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Janet talks about being diagnosed with breast cancer at 40 years of age and where she is now, four years later
Accepting a different body and outlook after breast cancer (Gill’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Gill talks about accepting her scar, talking with others about cancer, telling her kids, enjoying the moment and having epiphanies
Prostate cancer, recurrence and bone metastasis (Doug’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Doug G. talks about treating prostate cancer, dealing with a recurrence and now dealing with the pain of bone metastasis
Lung cancer treatment is a full-time job when living remotely (Dave’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Dave talks about his treatment for lung cancer as a full-time job given that he lives in a remote village on Lake Superior
Having cancer twice, as a child and then as a young adult (Kelly’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Kelly talks about surviving cancer twice, as a child and then as a young adult
Having colorectal cancer at the age of 28 (Laurie’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Laurie talks about having colorectal cancer as a young adult, how she coped and cancer’s effects on her fertility and her career
Receiving a diagnosis of stage 4 melanoma and sharing the news (Chris’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Chris talks about receiving and sharing the news of his diagnosis, having chemotherapy and focusing on his daughter to stay positive
Getting through the hardships of caregiving (Bernie’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Bernie talks about caregiving for her husband, Lew, who was diagnosed with tongue cancer and driving him six hours for treatment
Asking for help during breast cancer and making life changes afterwards (Sarah’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Sarah talks about being diagnosed with stage one breast cancer five years before and needing to depend on others
Cancer diagnosis even after proactive surgeries (Anju’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Anju talks about her shocking diagnosis even after having prophylactic hysterectomy to avoid ovarian cancer
Rediscovering purpose after tongue cancer (Lew’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Lew talks about being diagnosed with tongue cancer at 56 and having two surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation
Surviving breast cancer and conquering fears (Amita’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Amita talks about her breast cancer diagnosis, her reaction, how she shared the news and her fear of recurrence
Transitioning from dating to marriage and caregiving (Ashleigh’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Ashleigh talks about when her husband, Doug, was diagnosed with a brain tumour three years ago when they were dating
Caring for a sister with colorectal cancer (Jeff’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Jeff talks about supporting his sister, Jean, after her diagnosis of colorectal cancer
Relying on community support during diagnosis and treatment (Alan’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Alan talks about his diagnosis with lymphoma and rectal cancer, his treatment and the importance of community support
The emotional impact of breast cancer (Beatrice’s story in English)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Beatrice talks in English about the emotions she felt when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and gives advice about medical appointments
Coping with cancer as a young father of a newborn and toddler (French) (Pascal’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Pascal talks about being diagnosed with testicular cancer at age 27, and then facing cancer again in his lymph nodes a year later
Travelling long distances for breast cancer treatment (Veronica’s story in Inuktitut)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Veronica speaks in Inuktitut about travelling over 1000 miles for breast-cancer treatment and how cancer has changed her
Travelling long distances for breast cancer treatment (Veronica’s story in English)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Veronica speaks in English about travelling over 1000 miles for breast cancer treatment and how cancer has changed her
A family’s reaction to breast cancer (Gloria’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Gloria talks about treatment for her breast cancer and her mother’s reaction to both the diagnosis and treatment
Understanding a family history of breast cancer (Sandra’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Sandra talks about how breast cancer has affected her family
Reaction to a changed diagnosis for brain cancer (Doug’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Doug B. talks about being diagnosed with brain cancer, but then the gift of having his diagnosis upgraded from stage 4 to stage 1
Learning from three bouts of breast cancer (Deborah’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Deborah talks about having breast cancer at age 30, then again at age 35 and when it metastasized to her collarbone at age 44
Personal strategy for dealing with testicular cancer (Mark’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Mark talks about being diagnosed with testicular cancer at age 38 and within a month, being treated for his cancer
Coping with relapse and facing hard decisions (Renée’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Renée talks about being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s follicular lymphoma at the age of 32 and dealing with recurrence
Only the sky is the limit after breast cancer (French) (Gaétanne’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Gaétanne talks about being diagnosed with breast cancer 15 years ago and after, only seeing the sky as the limit
Finding balance after leukemia (Lindsay’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Lindsay talks about being diagnosed with leukemia at 29, and she discusses her treatment and finding her balance
Coping with rare ovarian cancer as a young adult (Jen’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Jen talks about dealing with a rare form of ovarian cancer as a young adult, needing to rely on her mom and returning to work
Breast cancer before age 30 is life changing (French) (Frédérique’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Frédérique talks about being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28 and how it changed her
Enjoying married life after caregiving for a spouse with bladder cancer (Ieva’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Ieva talks about caregiving for her husband who was diagnosed with aggressive bladder cancer about a year ago
CAP education session about kidney cancer 2011
Date: February 23, 2011
In this 2011 video, Dr. Srigley talks about the CAP checklist and protocol for renal cell carcinoma
CAP education session about ovarian cancer 2011
Date: February 9, 2011
In this 2011 video, Dr. McLachlin talks about the 2010 CAP checklist for protocols related to ovarian cancer
Guidelines for screening and managing cancer-related fatigue
Date: February 1, 2011
Review these 2011 practice guidelines to learn about the best ways to manage fatigue in adult patients with cancer
CAP education session about bladder cancer 2011
Date: January 26, 2011
In this video, Dr. van der Kwast talks about CAP protocols for urinary tract cancer
CAP education session about the cancer checklist for melanoma 2011
Date: January 12, 2011
In this 2011 video, Dr. Trotter talks about the CAP melanoma protocol for cancer staging and patient prognosis
CAP education session about thyroid cancer 2010
Date: December 8, 2010
In this video, Dr. Bullock talks about the 2010 CAP checklist for thyroid cancer
CAP education session about esophageal and gastric cancer resections
Date: November 24, 2010
In this 2010 video, Dr. Driman talks about the CAP checklist for reporting esophageal and gastric cancer resections
CAP education session about endometrial cancer 2010
Date: November 10, 2010
In this video, Dr. Daya talks about the proper use of the CAP protocol for endometrial cancer
CAP education session about colorectal cancer 2010
Date: February 23, 2010
In this video, Dr. Washington talks about changes to the CAP checklist for colorectal cancer
CAP education session about breast cancer reporting
Date: February 22, 2010
In this 2010 video, Dr. Lester talks about the new CAP breast cancer protocols
CAP education session about prostate cancer 2010
Date: January 28, 2010
In this video, Dr. Humphrey talks about the CAP protocol for examining specimens from patients with carcinoma of the prostate gland
CAP education session about lung cancer 2010
Date: January 27, 2010
In this video, Dr. Butnor talks about the new CAP protocol for examining specimens from patients with lung cancer
Promoting equity and diversity in cancer care settings
Date: July 1, 2009
Learn about current tools, knowledge and resources to promote equitable policies and practices for cancer care in this 2009 report
Report from the national forum on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cancer control
Date: June 30, 2009
In this foundational report from 2009, learn about the Partnership’s work in advancing cancer control with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis