Cervical screening in Canada, 2023-24
Date: September 12, 2024
This environmental scan summarizes the data collected from provincial and territorial cervical screening programs.
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Lung cancer screening in Canada, 2023-24
Date: September 12, 2024
This environmental scan summarizes the data collected from provincial and territorial lung screening programs.
Breast screening in Canada, 2023-24
Date: September 12, 2024
This environmental scan summarizes the data collected from provincial and territorial breast screening programs.
Colorectal screening in Canada, 2023-24
Date: September 12, 2024
This environmental scan summarizes the data collected from provincial and territorial colorectal screening programs.
Eliminating cervical cancer
Date: July 2, 2024
Learn about Canada’s Action Plan for the elimination of cervical cancer and progress being made across the country.
Monitoring and evaluation of breast cancer screening quality indicators
Date: June 13, 2024
Breast cancer screening performance across provinces and territories
Impact of organized lung screening in Canada
Date: July 17, 2023
See data visualizations about the impact of lung cancer screening programs in Canada.
HPV screening and follow-up pathway
Date: January 19, 2023
Centralized resources to support HPV primary screening and follow-up
Cancer screening in Canada: 2021-2022
Date: September 20, 2022
These environmental scans summarize the data collected from provincial and territorial screening programs
Breast cancer screening in Canada: 2021/2022
Date: September 7, 2022
This environmental scan summarizes the data collected from provincial and territorial lung screening programs and is intended to inform provincial/territorial decision-making for policy and practice
Cervical cancer screening in Canada: 2021/2022
Date: September 7, 2022
This environmental scan summarizes the data collected from provincial and territorial screening programs and is intended to inform provincial/territorial decision-making for policy and practice
Lung cancer screening in Canada: 2021/2022
Date: September 6, 2022
This environmental scan summarizes the data collected from provincial and territorial lung screening programs and is intended to inform provincial/territorial decision-making for policy and practice
Colorectal cancer screening in Canada: 2021/2022
Date: September 6, 2022
This environmental scan summarizes the data collected from provincial and territorial screening programs and is intended to inform provincial/territorial decision-making for policy and practice
Monitoring and evaluation of colorectal cancer screening quality indicators
Date: October 18, 2021
Colorectal cancer screening performance across provinces and territories
Modelling scenarios for screening prioritization during the COVID-19 pandemic
Date: September 13, 2021
Review modelling data to support decisions for managing screening backlogs due to service disruptions
Equity-focused interventions to increase colorectal cancer screening
Date: April 29, 2021
This report examines the equity-focused interventions that can improve access to colorectal cancer screening and increase screening rates among specific populations across Canada
HPV primary screening and abnormal screen follow-up for cervical cancer
Date: March 30, 2021
By understanding how other countries have implemented HPV primary screening, Canada can take action to eliminate cervical cancer
Identifying features of screening approaches for people at increased risk of colorectal cancer
Date: February 8, 2021
Learn from national and international clinical guidelines and from a jurisdictional analysis of screening approaches
Cervical cancer screening in Canada: Environmental scan (2019-2020)
Date: November 27, 2020
Highlights of cervical cancer screening programs’ activities and strategies
Breast cancer screening in Canada: Environmental scan (2019-2020)
Date: November 27, 2020
Highlights of breast cancer screening programs’ activities and strategies
Colorectal cancer screening in Canada: Environmental scan (2019-2020)
Date: November 27, 2020
Highlights of colorectal cancer screening programs’ activities and strategies
Lung cancer screening in Canada: Environmental scan (2019-2020)
Date: November 27, 2020
Highlights of lung cancer screening programs’ activities and strategies
Management of cancer screening services during the COVID-19 pandemic
Date: November 25, 2020
Read recommendations on how to make cancer screening services more resilient throughout the pandemic and beyond
Guiding principles
Date: November 25, 2020
Work with communities and partners to embed equity in all strategies towards screening resiliency
Managing screening programs when dealing with constrained resources
Date: November 25, 2020
Learn more about prioritizing services, capacity planning and public correspondence
Using evidence to focus screening activities on people who stand to benefit the most
Date: November 25, 2020
Explore prioritizing people based on risk for both screening and follow-up activities
Delivering cancer screening programs in a culture of safety
Date: November 25, 2020
We all have a role to play to ensure patient safety within the cancer system
Using digital health to optimize the screening journey
Date: November 25, 2020
Learn more about how digital health can enable safe and equitable access to care
Increasing access to care closer to home
Date: November 25, 2020
Explore opportunities in self-sampling for cervical and colorectal screening, and mobile screening for breast screening
Supporting healthcare providers
Date: November 25, 2020
Support healthcare providers so they can support screening participants
Supporting communities
Date: November 25, 2020
Promote cancer screening as an act of community
Action plan for the elimination of cervical cancer in Canada, 2020–2030
Date: November 17, 2020
Learn how Canada is taking action to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 through HPV immunization and screening, as well as improved follow-up
Priorities, targets and actions in the plan to eliminate cervical cancer
Date: November 17, 2020
Learn how Canada is taking action to eliminate cervical cancer
Priorities and actions identified by First Nations, Inuit and Métis to eliminate cervical cancer
Date: November 17, 2020
Learn about Peoples-specific priorities and actions to address specific inequities experienced by First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Framework for addressing abnormal call rates in breast cancer screening
Date: July 31, 2020
Adopt six evidence-informed approaches to help optimize abnormal call rates and make breast cancer screening more effective
Organized screening for lung cancer will save lives and resources in the cancer system
Date: March 23, 2020
Evidence shows that lung cancer caught at an earlier stage has better treatment outcomes
Overview of patient and clinician synthesis maps
Date: January 15, 2020
Learn about four maps highlighting real-world complexities and opportunities to improve cancer screening and diagnosis from both clinicians’ and patients’ perspectives
Patient synthesis map about colorectal cancer screening
Date: January 15, 2020
Review a synthesis map that shows the stages of the colorectal cancer screening process from both a rural resident’s and a suburban resident’s perspective
Patient synthesis map about breast cancer screening
Date: January 15, 2020
Review a map that shows the stages of the breast cancer screening process from both a rural resident’s and an urban resident’s perspective
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
Starting cervical cancer screening at 25 years of age: The time has come
Date: January 7, 2019
Learn about the potential benefits associated with delaying cervical cancer screening
Lung cancer screening in Canada: Environmental scan (2018)
Date: December 31, 2018
Review this summary of lung cancer screening’s key components and strategies across Canada in 2018
Colorectal cancer screening in Canada: Environmental scan (2018)
Date: December 31, 2018
Review this summary of colorectal cancer screening programs’ key components and strategies across Canada in 2018
Cervical cancer screening in Canada: Environmental scan (2018)
Date: December 31, 2018
Review this summary of cervical cancer screening programs’ key components and strategies across Canada in 2018
Breast cancer screening in Canada: Environmental scan (2018)
Date: December 31, 2018
Review this summary of breast cancer screening programs’ key components and strategies across Canada in 2018
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
Lung cancer screening in Canada: Companion resource (2018)
Date: October 1, 2018
Review this resource from October 2018 that is for jurisdictions considering the implementation of a lung cancer screening program
The BETTER program for preventing cancer and chronic diseases
Date: July 4, 2018
Learn more about the BETTER program for preventing cancer and chronic diseases through an interview with Dr. Eva Grunfeld, a video and a pamphlet
Colorectal cancer’s modifiable risk factors and incidence rates across Canada
Date: June 1, 2018
Learn how modifiable risk factors which contribute to colorectal cancer affect incidence rates across Canada and how the distribution of risk factors differs by jurisdiction
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
Predicting FIT thresholds’ effects when screening for colorectal cancer
Date: September 1, 2017
Learn how microsimulation modelling can project outcomes as a result of changes to colorectal cancer screening programs
Lessons learned from the CLASP initiative to support Indigenous health and wellness
Date: May 1, 2017
In this 2017 report, learn about the participation of Indigenous communities in seven CLASP projects (Coalitions Linking Action and Science for Prevention) for preventing cancer and chronic diseases
Breast cancer screening in Canada: Environmental scan (2017)
Date: April 1, 2017
Review this summary from April 2017 of the key components of breast cancer screening programs and strategies across Canada
Cervical cancer screening in Canada: Environmental scan (2017)
Date: April 1, 2017
Review this summary from April 2017 of the key components for cervical cancer screening programs and strategies across Canada
Prostate cancer screening in Canada: Environmental scan (2017)
Date: April 1, 2017
Review this summary from April 2017 of the key components of prostate cancer screening strategies across Canada
Lung cancer screening in Canada: Environmental scan (2017)
Date: April 1, 2017
Review this summary from April 2017 of the key components of lung cancer screening strategies across Canada
Colorectal cancer screening in Canada: Environmental scan (2017)
Date: April 1, 2017
Review this summary from April 2017 of key components for colorectal cancer screening programs and strategies across Canada
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
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
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
Ovarian cancer screening: Supplement to expert panel summary of evidence (2016)
Date: March 31, 2016
Read this March 2016 supplement for an update on the 2011 ovarian cancer expert panel about randomized controlled trials of ovarian cancer screening
Prostate Specific Antigen toolkit: 2nd supplement to PSA screening and testing for prostate cancer (2016)
Date: March 1, 2016
Read an update from March 2016 about PSA screening and testing for prostate cancer based on available evidence
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
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
Cancer screening in Canada: Overview of screening participation for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer (2015)
Date: January 1, 2015
Read this report to learn about participation in both programmatic and non-programmatic screening across Canada for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer
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
Lung cancer screening framework for Canada: Frequently asked questions (FAQ) (2014)
Date: November 26, 2014
Find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Canada’s lung cancer screening framework, released in 2014
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
Lung cancer screening framework for Canada (2014)
Date: September 1, 2014
Review this 2014 framework to learn about the key elements to consider when planning for lung cancer screening
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
Cancer control for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in the North : Interview
Date: February 10, 2014
Read Dr. Corriveau’s interview about cancer control in the north and the cancer control strategy for the Northwest Territories
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
Population health in Canada’s largest cities: A system performance report
Date: September 1, 2013
Read our 2013 report that examines differences in risk factors and health behaviours, like tobacco use, obesity and physical activity
Reporting on histopathology specimens from the cervix and vagina: Consensus statements
Date: May 1, 2013
This document from May 2013 promotes standardized content and terminology for reports about histopathology specimens from the cervix and vagina
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
National guidance document on correspondence for cervical cancer screening programs
Date: February 1, 2013
Learn about best practices for correspondence with women and health-care providers about cervical cancer screening programs in this 2013 report
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
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
Cancer control in First Nations populations living off-reserve
Date: January 1, 2013
Learn about the cancer journey for First Nations peoples living off-reserve and relevant, international models and practices in this 2013 report
Colorectal cancer screening: Flexible sigmoidoscopy expert panel (2012)
Date: September 19, 2012
Review the September 2012 synthesized results about flexible sigmoidoscopy for colorectal cancer screening from four randomized controlled trials
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
Colorectal cancer screening: Flexible sigmoidoscopy expert panel 2nd supplement to 2nd watching brief (2012)
Date: May 23, 2012
Review the PLCO trial results about flexible sigmoidoscopy for colorectal cancer screening in this 2012 second supplement
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
HPV testing for cervical cancer screening: Expert panel summary of evidence (2012)
Date: March 29, 2012
Read this March 2012 document for a summary of the key HPV trials that have published results or are underway
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
Prostate Specific Antigen toolkit: 1st supplement to PSA screening and testing for prostate cancer (2012)
Date: March 1, 2012
Read an update from 2012 about PSA screening and testing for prostate cancer based on available evidence
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
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
Colorectal cancer screening: Flexible sigmoidoscopy expert panel 1st supplement to 2nd watching brief (2011)
Date: October 10, 2011
Review the SCORE trial results about flexible sigmoidoscopy for colorectal cancer screening in this 2011 supplement to the second watching brief
Ovarian cancer screening: Expert panel summary of evidence (2011)
Date: October 4, 2011
Read this October 2011 document for a summary of key features about randomized controlled trials related to ovarian cancer screening
Lung cancer screening: Expert panel summary of evidence (2011)
Date: September 22, 2011
Read this September 2011 document for current evidence about lung cancer screening using low dose computed tomography
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
Caring for a wife and daughter during cancer (Fred’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Fred talks about supporting both his wife and daughter during 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
Colorectal cancer screening: Flexible sigmoidoscopy expert panel 2nd watching brief (2010)
Date: June 3, 2010
Review the UK FS trial results about flexible sigmoidoscopy for colorectal cancer screening in this watching brief from June 2010
Strategies to maximize participation in cervical screening in Canada: Catalogue of interventions
Date: February 24, 2010
This document gives highlights from presentations at the Pan-Canadian Cervical Screening Initiative’s Participation workshop in February 2010
Prostate Specific Antigen toolkit: PSA screening and testing for prostate cancer (2009)
Date: July 1, 2009
Discover background information about PSA screening and testing for prostate cancer based on available evidence in this 2009 document
Access to cancer screening for First Nations
Date: July 1, 2009
Learn about the issues around access to cancer screening for First Nations and ways to improve access in this 2009 report
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
Colorectal cancer screening: Flexible sigmoidoscopy expert panel 1st watching brief (2009)
Date: June 1, 2009
Review the NORCCAP trial results about flexible sigmoidoscopy for colorectal cancer screening in this watching brief from June 2009
Forum on cervical cancer prevention and control in the HPV vaccine era
Date: February 27, 2009
Discover key findings from the 2008 pan-Canadian forum about using the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer