Cannabis and cancer (May 2019)
Date: May 8, 2019
Recent evidence on cannabis use and cancer risk and the benefits of use during cancer treatment
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Overview of Pan-Canadian standards for cancer surgery
Date: March 29, 2019
Review these cancer surgical standards for high risk, gynecologic, thoracic, breast and rectal to support the delivery of high-quality care
Pan-Canadian standards for breast cancer surgery
Date: March 29, 2019
These standards support the delivery of consistent, high-quality care for Canadians with breast cancer who need surgery
Pan-Canadian standards for rectal cancer surgery
Date: March 29, 2019
These standards support the delivery of consistent, high-quality care for Canadians with rectal cancer who need surgery
Pan-Canadian standards for gynecologic oncology
Date: March 1, 2018
Use this document as a decision-making resource to ensure all Canadians who need gynecologic oncology will receive consistent, high-quality care
Pan-Canadian standards for thoracic surgery
Date: March 1, 2018
Use this document as a decision-making resource to ensure all Canadians who need thoracic surgery will receive consistent, high-quality care
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
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
Approaches to high-risk, resource-intensive cancer surgery
Date: November 12, 2015
Read about the distribution of and approaches to complex surgeries in Canada for esophageal, pancreatic, liver, lung and ovarian cancers
Choosing Wisely Canada cancer initiative
Date: April 2, 2014
Learn about the Choosing Wisely Canada cancer initiative to identify low-value practices in three oncology areas: medical, radiation and surgical
Breast cancer control in Canada: A system performance report
Date: September 1, 2012
Read this 2012 report to learn more about breast 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
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
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
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
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
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
The emotional impact of breast cancer (Beatrice’s story in Inuinnaqtun)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Beatrice talks in Inuinnaqtun about the emotions she felt when diagnosed with breast cancer and gives advice about medical appointments.
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
Being diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy (Carol’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Carol B. talks about dealing with her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment while pregnant
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
Trying to find support during treatment for breast cancer (Tina’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Tina talks about trying to find support during her breast-cancer treatment and her reactions to her body’s changes
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
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
Talking about breast cancer with family and friends (Tracy’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Tracy talks about her breast cancer diagnosis and telling her family and friends about it
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
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