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Cancer View Canada
Cancer View Canada, launched by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, connects Canadians to online services, information and resources for cancer control. It is an ever-evolving portal that brings together resources for cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and supportive, palliative and end-of-life care. Through its collaborative tools, Cancer View Canada also links people in the Canadian cancer community to each other. Production of Cancer View Canada has been made possible through a financial contribution from Health Canada, through the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer.
Project False Hope
The Competition Bureau of Canada has launched a campaign to warn Canadians about Web sites that target cancer patients with misleading information about miraculous cures and treatments. Protect yourself from online fraud.
Take a short quiz to test your knowledge of unfair tactics that online companies use to convince people to buy their products. Then, browse a dummy Web site that shows a fake cancer treatment and learn about even more clues to look for.
Information about cancer drugs
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. Patients can go to the NCCN Guidelines for Patients to search for your specific disease and a map of care. Health professionals can go to their Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oncology. | |
Our Vision for the Cancer System
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.
NewsMay 2013 PEI announces new Catastrophic Drug Program April 2013 March 2013 Guide released by CPAC How good is your drug insurance? Comparing federal, provincial and private sector plans, 2004-2011 February 2013 Report from the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer January 2013 Research based on Pap screening combined with DNA technology HPV testing for high-risk strains of virus causing cervical cancer emerges as issue December 2012 News Release from the NL government November 2012 Health Canada Advisory Report from CCS and CCAN August 2012 CPAC Annual Report 2011/2012 Editorial from the Canadian Medial Association Journal Cancer Care Ontario announced updated cervical cancer screening guidelines which outline the right age for women to screen and the time interval between tests. July 2012 Canadians wait almost twice as long as Americans for new, life-saving cancer drugs The Council of the Federation - all the Premiers - released the first report of their Health Innvoation Working Group 2012 - healthy employees, health businesses June 2012 ALTERNATIVE FINANCING OPTIONS AS A DETERMINANT OF PUBLICLY FUNDED HEALTH CARE IN CANADA
The School of Public Policy, University of Calgary MAXIMIZING and EXPANDING the ROLE of the
PRIMARY CARE NURSE in ONTARIO Ont. 'turning their back on the patients' Shedding Light on Canadians' Total Wait for Care Report Card on Wait Times in Canada Shows Longer Waits for Patients Marc Généreux is national chair, effective June 17, 2012 Article from Benefits Canada Offering Compassionate Care Outside of a Hospital Setting Article from: The Lancet May 2012 Shelly Jamieson welcomed as CEO to lead the organization through its second mandate Patterns and Trends 2012 Edition Media release from the Canadian Cancer Society of the 2012 Canadian Cancer Statistics Canadian Cancer Society releases the 2012 Canadian Cancer Statistics CPAC releases five-year plan for the next phase of Canada’s national cancer strategy April 2012 Second-hand smoke, also known as environmental tobacco smoke or passive smoke, can increase the risk of cancer among non-smokers. The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research today announced new funds to further enhance imaging research in Ontario and to develop improved imaging tools for more personalized diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients worldwide. Coverage Will Eliminate Financial Burdens For Patients, Families Researchers announced on Wednesday a discovery that could open the door to personalized, targeted therapies for breast cancer.
A team of researchers in Canada collaborated over nearly five years with scientists in Britain to determine the genetic underpinnings of breast-cancer tumours. The Federal Tobacco Control Strategy's budget will be cut by $15 million. This is a cut of more than a third (35%) of the Strategy’s yearly budget of $43 million. What are the home care priorities for seniors in Canada? The Canadian life and health insurance industry today announced an agreement to collectively protect fully insured private drug plans from the full financial impact of high cost drugs. March 2012 Dr. Max Coppes announced as the next President of the BC Cancer Agency. Time for Transformative Change
A Review of the 2004 Health Accord Most radiation therapy provided within benchmarks February 2012 Report finds substantial variation in, and opportunity for, uptake of new technology for clinical care of cancer. January 2012 December 2011 Bulletin shows sicker Canadians experience more barriers to access health care November 2011 News Release - Rx&D October 2011 September 2011 Report from CCRA - CPAC August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 Health Council of Canada report April 2011 In response to the Globe article of April 14, 2011 Cancer Advocacy Coalition of Canada Sneak Peek presentation of the Report Card on Cancer in Canada The Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey (CTUMS) was developed to provide Health Canada and its partners with timely, reliable, and continual data on tobacco use and related issues. The survey's primary objective is to track changes in smoking status and amount smoked, especially for 15-24-year-olds, who are most at risk for taking up smoking. March 2011 December 2010 An analysis of population-based cancer registry data Wait Times for Health Care in Canada November 2010 Annual report of the Canadian Cancer Action Network Canadian Partnership Against Cancer report October 2010 Announcement from the UK Department of Health Cancer Cases are Rising, but More Ontarians Surviving New research shows lack of awareness and cost negatively impacts vaccination rates. National Staging Initiative to collect standardized data about cancer stage across Canada; first-of-its-kind collaboration has long-term potential to improve care and save lives A survey of Canadian medical oncologists reveals that many Canadians living with metastatic cancer, including breast cancer, lack both knowledge and resources, and face barriers to accessing treatment options due to cost and gaps in government funding. A Public Dialogue on Cancer: Let’s Get Personal September 2010 Report from Statistics Canada Dr. James Gowing - Letter to the Editor, St. John's Telegram August 2010 Do Canadians have access to world-class cancer treatments? Only if you live in the
right province. Smoking ban goes into effect on September 1, 2010 Continental Divide? The Attitudes of US and Canadian Oncologists on the Costs, Cost-Effectiveness, and Health Policies Associated With New Cancer Drugs Le Canada fait piètre figure en matière d'utilisation des derniers médicaments contre le cancer Canada ranks near the bottom in usage of newer cancer drugs July 2010 An Ipsos MORI report for the Global Lung Cancer Coalition June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 Growth in drug spending reaches lowest rate in a decade. Total drug spending in Canada is estimated to have reached $30.0 billion in 2009, about $1.5 billion more than in 2008, according to a new report released today by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). March 2010 Report from CIHI February 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 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 English version Study released from CPAC Study from the Frontier Centre for Public Policy 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 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.
Read the News Release.
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Read the Appendix to the report. What do meaningful reductions and guarantees mean? Report released June 26, 2007 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 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. News Release from the Health Council of Canada Health Care Renewal in Canada: Measuring Up? 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 Special Report by CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Lance Armstrong on cancer. Podcast of the CNN radio broadcast special "Saving Your Life" with Dr. Sanjay Gupta 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 Report released by Cancer Care Ontario August 2006 Herceptin approved for treatment of early stage breast cancer July 2006 Report released by Cancer Care Ontario 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 May 2006 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 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 An excerpt from the conference proceedings, The legal debate over private health insurance in Canada New Federal Investments in Cancer Control Full report released by the Fraser Institute October 18, 2005 Cancer patients ask the government of Ontario for consistent, fair access to intravenous chemotherapy, describing enormous personal cost of cancer treatments. 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 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
http://www.asco.org/ac/1,1003,_12-002104,00.asp
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