The economic burden of cancer in Canada
Date: February 8, 2021
Learn more about the direct out-of-pocket costs, indirect costs and psychosocial costs of cancer
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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
Patient synthesis map about cancer diagnosis
Date: January 15, 2020
Review a synthesis map that shows the stages of cancer diagnosis from the patient’s perspective based on three areas: remote, rural and urban
Clinician synthesis map about cancer diagnosis
Date: January 15, 2020
Review a synthesis map that shows the stages of cancer diagnosis from the clinician’s perspective based on three areas: remote, rural and urban
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
Framework for the care and support for adolescents and young adults with cancer
Date: October 16, 2019
This national vision of comprehensive care and support for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer as well as survivors will lead to improved outcomes and better quality of life
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
Virtual care in Canada: Environmental scan
Date: September 19, 2019
Learn how virtual care is currently being used in Canada, its impact on the overall sustainability of our healthcare system and its potential to improve cancer care
Palliative care for cancer patients near end of life in acute-care hospitals
Date: February 1, 2019
Read about how often cancer patients may receive palliative care in the two years before their deaths in acute-care hospitals
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
Emotional challenges bulletin
Date: March 1, 2018
Read about emotional needs experienced by cancer survivors, as well as strategies for transition into primary and community care
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
Palliative and end-of-life care
Date: September 1, 2017
Read this 2017 report about how palliative and end-of-life care is currently delivered for people with cancer, and what changes are needed for the best possible care
Video for clinicians about patient-reported outcomes
Date: October 29, 2015
Watch this video to learn how patient-reported outcomes help healthcare teams deliver care that’s more person-centred, responsive and efficient
Video for patients about reporting symptoms and concerns
Date: October 29, 2015
Watch this video to learn why it’s important for cancer patients to complete questionnaires about their symptoms and concerns
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
Remote symptom protocols for individuals undergoing cancer treatment
Date: March 1, 2012
Use these 13 user-friendly symptom protocols to give remote support to cancer patients
The Truth of It: Patients and caregivers talk about their experiences with cancer
Date: March 1, 2011
Watch these videos of patients and caregivers sharing feelings, perspective and advice about their different experiences with cancer