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This environmental scan summarizes the data collected from provincial and territorial lung screening programs.

See data visualizations about the impact of lung cancer screening programs in Canada.

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

The chance of getting or dying from lung cancer is much higher for some people in Canada than for others

Ensure that culturally appropriate smoking cessation supports are available for underserved communities

Given that First Nations, Inuit and Métis are more likely to have lower incomes and live in rural or remote communities, they likely make up a disproportionately high share of the population described in this report

People whose lung cancer is detected early have a better chance of recovering than people who are diagnosed later

People with lower income are more likely to smoke than people with higher income

There are marked differences in lung cancer incidence and survival rates for people with lower income and people who live in rural or remote communities

Evidence shows that lung cancer caught at an earlier stage has better treatment outcomes.

Review these cancer surgical standards for high risk, gynecologic, thoracic, breast and rectal to support the delivery of high-quality care

Review this summary of lung cancer screening’s key components and strategies across Canada in 2018

Use this document as a decision-making resource to ensure all Canadians who need thoracic surgery will receive consistent, high-quality care

Read about the distribution of and approaches to complex surgeries in Canada for esophageal, pancreatic, liver, lung and ovarian cancers