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If you are looking for information about drug treatments used for your disease, the BC Cancer Agency has a Cancer Drug Manual written for patients. Cancer Care Ontario also has a great deal of information about cancer drugs on their Web site in the CCO Drug Formulary. An American Web site, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network has a wealth of information about cancer treatments, organized by disease site. Go to their Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oncology to search for your specific disease and a map of care. | |
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An effective, comprehensive, evidence-based cancer system that offers Canadians the best chances for preventing and treating this disease, and addresses the emotional, physical and financial needs of patients and survivors. NewsFebruary 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 New Pilot Project: Subsequent Entry Biologics — Effective Immediately Report from CCRA, October 2009 Report from the CCRA September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will be offering a free vaccine to protect young women against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a cause of cervical cancer. May 2009 April 2009 Report from CIHI February 2009 Ontario Cancer Plan 2008-2011 Canadian Partnership Against Cancer marks World Cancer Day by reporting on progress January 2009 December 2008 Report on public drug plans released by the Canadian Health Coalition. November 2008 Report released from CIHI October 2008 September 2008 Looking Forward - Full platform Study released from CPAC Study from the Frontier Centre for Public Policy English version Abstract from the 2008 Breast Cancer Symposium August 2008 Second report from the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance - Aug, 2008 July 2008 June 2008 Report from the Canadian Breast Cancer Network Report from the Health Council of Canada May 2008 April 2008 Report from the Health Council of Canada March 2008 February 2008 Report from Canadian Health Services Research An Update on Primary Health Care and Home Care Renewal in Canada from the Health Council of Canada January 2008 Canadian Medical Association December 2007 November 2007 The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is asking Canadians about their priorities as it begins the implementation phase of the first cross-Canada cancer control strategy.
www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca Ratio of health expenditure to GDP expected to climb to 10.6% October 2007 Method effective in 95% of cases, new Canadian research finds Plan Provides Assurance for Residents with High Drug Costs Press Release from the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada September 2007 The Canadian Cancer Society announced Wednesday it is no longer recommending routine breast self-examinations as a way to detect cancer. Article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal August 2007 BC Cancer Agency scientists discover new gene that suppresses tumour growth July 2007 A plan to modernize medicare More than 3500 people joined the live opportunity for an online discussion with Nova Scotia cancer patient (and CACC Board member) Jim Connors, following a decision by the NS health minister not to fund his cancer drug. North York General Hospital opens a new rapid assessment centre for prostate cancer, reducing the wait time for a diagnosis by two-thirds June 2007 Results also show significant additional protection against infection with virus types beyond 16 and 18 with the GSK cervical cancer vaccine What do meaningful reductions and guarantees mean? Report released June 26, 2007 A report from patient groups and advocates on the status of promises made with the introduction of Ontario's Transparent Drug System for Patients Act, on June 20, 2006.
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Read the Appendix to the report. Invitation from the Cancer Care Ontario Quality Council Study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Draft National Guidelines for the Disclosure of Adverse Events The Cancer Advocacy Coalition AGM will be held on June 15, 2007 May 2007 More than half will benefit, but it depends on where they live, study finds Study of Genetic Cause of Stomach and Breast Cancers Among 78 New Projects Cancer patients take their invoices to the Provincial Legislature to show MPPs what they pay for the recommended standard therapy in Ontario. April 2007 Dr. William Hryniuk presents the CACC position on Common Drug Review to the Standing Committee, April 30, 2007 This Index is a system-wide monitor that tracks the quality and consistency of key services delivered across Ontario's cancer system - from prevention to end-of-life care. March 2007 New treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia Get Scans Along With Mammograms, Not Instead of Them Effective March 1, 2007, all submissions (from all provinces) for oncology products (injectable and oral) will be made directly to the Ontario Committee to Evaluate Drugs/Cancer Care Ontario. February 2007 The CIHI study, Wait Times Tables - A Comparison by Province, 2007 includes updated information on provincial wait times reporting as of December 2006. Health Care Renewal in Canada: Measuring Up? News Release from the Health Council of Canada January 2007 Doctors give wait-times strategy marginal grade Report released by Cancer Care Ontario $193.5 Million Investment Promotes Early Detection To Save Lives Podcast of the CNN radio broadcast special "Saving Your Life" with Dr. Sanjay Gupta Special Report by CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Lance Armstrong on cancer. Stephen Harper today announced the government is investing $2.6 million in a Wait Time Guarantee pilot project for children in need of surgery. Young Adults 15 to 29 years of age including SEER incidence and survival:
1975 - 2000 December 2006 News Release from the Ontario Ministry of Health Report on Hospitals—Management and Use of Diagnostic Imaging Equipment November 2006 Waiting Your Turn 16th Edition Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the establishment of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Health expenditures continue to grow, but at a slightly slower rate October 2006 A Call for Renewed Action on Cancer Prevention and Detection in Ontario.
Report released by CCO & CCS September 2006 The Cancer Advocacy Coalition of Canada is releasing the attached Position Statement on User Charges for Cancer Treatment. This statement responds to a recommendation in July, 2006 from a provincial working group that recommends cancer patients should pay for hospital-based cancer treatments that are not funded by the ministry. An Assessment of Their Health Status and Health Determinants New Treatment Offers Renewed Hope to Canadian Women Fighting Metastatic Breast Cancer Report released by Cancer Care Ontario August 2006 Herceptin approved for treatment of early stage breast cancer Canadian Launch of ClearSign™ Sputum Test in Q4, 2006 Rituxan® doubles overall survival for patients living with common form of blood cancer. July 2006 Nexavar® offers hope to thousands of Canadians with kidney cancer Report released by Cancer Care Ontario The first vaccine to prevent cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer as well as genital warts. Velcade And Three Other Drugs To Be Funded By The Province June 2006 Where the Rubber Hits the Road with Wait Times Report of the Wait Times Project From Cancer Care Ontario Pivotal Phase III trial shows that Tykerb™ tablets nearly doubles time to progression for patients with HER2 positive advanced breast cancer May 2006 New drug approved for rare form of stomach and intestinal cancer; studies also underway in various other cancer types. Cancer patients in Ontario have less access to cancer drugs than most other provinces and substantially less than British Columbia, where cancer outcomes are the best in the country. New Provincial Oncology Drug Program Established To Improve Care for Cancer Patients CPRN research report 36-page summary of CHSPR’s 2006 health policy conference. Report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information. 2006 AGM for CACC recognized Members and invited guests. New budget includes funding for the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control. April 2006 Updates on Action and Accountability Across Canada from the Health Council of Canada. British Columbia invests $4M for cancer research. The Ontario government has introduced legislation on April 13, 2006, that would, if passed, enable a comprehensive plan to get better value for money which will allow reinvestments to deliver better care to patients. Hamilton's Dr. Ralph Meyer to succeed Dr. Joseph Pater in 2007 at prestigious NCIC CTG The Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA) adopts new name and brand to reflect broader mandate. February 2006 Health Canada approves Xeloda® for adjuvant therapy in the treatment of colon cancer. Canadian Policy Research Network commentary released on Feb 24, 2006. Full French version of the public consultation document on the state of health care in Quebec. Full English version of the public consultation document on the state of health care in Quebec. January 2006 Healthy Provinces, Healthy Canadians: A Provincial Benchmarking Report "We are making these investments because we are committed to waging war against cancer," said Smitherman. "We want to ensure that people in need of life-saving cancer treatment get it as close to home as possible and as quickly as possible." December 2005 November 2005 A national survey of health care providers, managers and the public. Patients tell MPPs that tumours do not wait Summary of the findings for cancer Ten Steps to a common framework for reporting on waiting times Health Council offers an insight on benchmarks Fall 2005 summary of CIHR research achievements and new initiatives underway Submissions requested by November 25 Up 7.5% from the previous year; growth in government health spending continues to outpace GDP October 2005 Ontarians can now find out how long they can expect to wait for key health services, including CT and MRI scans, 10 types of cancer surgery, and which hospitals have the lowest median waiting times Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health reaffirmed their commitment to the implementation of the 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care. $74.8 million for radiation and diagnostic equipment New Federal Investments in Cancer Control An excerpt from the conference proceedings, The legal debate over private health insurance in Canada Full report released by the Fraser Institute October 18, 2005 Video of interviews with cancer patients who cannot access the intravenous chemotherapy recommended by their oncologists.
Read more about one patient, one example of many in Ontario: www.helpsuzanne.com Cancer patients ask the government of Ontario for consistent, fair access to intravenous chemotherapy, describing enormous personal cost of cancer treatments. Canadian Office for Health Technology Assessment releases Evaluation of the First Year of Operation for the Common Drug Review Canadian Institutes of Health Research announce 1600 research grants totalling $354 million Faced with the prospect of millions of people dying prematurely and suffering needlessly from heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes, WHO says the global epidemic of chronic disease must be stopped. September 2005 Canadian Institute for Health Information releases report Household spending on prescription drugs jumped more than 70% between 1994 and 2004 New guidelines for community physicians on recommended follow-up for cancer patients New leading-edge research facility will support growth in cancer research One year after the federal and provinces governments agreed to a 10-year plan, the first deadline is approaching. By December 31, 2005 provinces have to report on benchmarks for medically acceptable wait times, starting with cancer, heart, diagnostic imaging, joint replacements, and sight restoration. August 2005 Rural family doctors more likely to accept new patients than urban family doctors Unique international study seen as a major contribution to advancing care for the terminally ill. July 2005 June 2005 Full report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information on the tobacco consumption of Canadians according to the data released by OECD News release on CIHI's 6th annual report on the state of Canada's health system. Download the full report from their website. Opposition Critic Stephen Fletcher moves and wins a vote to support implementation of the CSCC May 2005 Check out all the news from the 2005 meeting of ASCO
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April 2005 Announcement from the Wait Times Alliance March 2005 February 2005 January 2005 Why is the issue of pharmaceuticals important? Health care renewal in Canada: Accelerating change |
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