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
Smoking cessation and cancer care action framework
Date: October 25, 2019
Design and implement an evidence-based smoking cessation program to ensure cancer patients receive support to quit smoking for the best treatment and quality of life
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 health care 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
Quotes from cancer patients who quit smoking
Date: March 1, 2017
Use stories and quotes from patients and survivors of cancer which highlight their experiences quitting smoking during cancer treatment
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
Improving system quality for rectal cancer treatment
Date: May 24, 2015
Read about a multi-disciplinary strategy to create and measure specific process indicators for rectal cancer’s treatment
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
Finding new hopes with palliative care for endometrial cancer (Linda’s story)
Date: July 31, 2012
In this video, Linda B. talks about learning that palliative care would extend her quality of life when her endometrial cancer reoccurred
How patients can manage cancer-related fatigue
Date: June 15, 2012
Read this resource to learn what cancer-related fatigue is and how to manage it
Advances in survivorship care: Resources, lessons and practices
Date: May 1, 2012
Read this May 2012 report for the most recent advances in the field of survivorship to help implement care plans and projects
Return-to-work concerns for people with cancer and their caregivers
Date: April 1, 2012
Review information about the challenges faced when a person with cancer returns to work during or after treatment
Return-to-work resources for people with cancer or chronic diseases
Date: April 1, 2012
Read an environmental scan’s findings about practical resources and tools to help people with cancer and other chronic diseases return to work
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
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
Building a new life after cancer as a young adult (Sara’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Sara talks about being diagnosed with cancer at 22, her treatment and her approach to coping
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
A 23-year survivor looks back on lymphoma (John’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, John talks about how he coped and what he learned
Finding normalcy as a teenager with cancer (Nicole’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Nicole talks about being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 16 and how she coped with cancer as a teenager
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
Caregiving for 11 years during her husband’s prostate cancer (Dianne’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Dianne talks about caring for her husband, Doug, near the end of his life, after 11 years with prostate cancer
Palliative care after prostate cancer and bone metastasis (Doug’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Doug talks about choosing palliative care for prostate cancer with bone metastasis, and to accept his life ending
Prostate cancer, recurrence and bone metastasis (Doug’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Doug G. talks about treating prostate cancer, dealing with a recurrence and now dealing with the pain of bone metastasis
Lung cancer treatment is a full-time job when living remotely (Dave’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Dave talks about his treatment for lung cancer as a full-time job given that he lives in a remote village on Lake Superior
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
Receiving a diagnosis of stage 4 melanoma and sharing the news (Chris’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Chris talks about receiving and sharing the news of his diagnosis, having chemotherapy and focusing on his daughter to stay positive
Asking for help during breast cancer and making life changes afterwards (Sarah’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Sarah talks about being diagnosed with stage one breast cancer five years before and needing to depend on others
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
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
Caring for father with lung and brain cancer (Leslie and Sherrie’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, a mother and daughter talk about caring for the father during his lung and brain cancer
Caring for a wife and daughter during cancer (Fred’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Fred talks about supporting both his wife and daughter during cancer
Caring for a sister with colorectal cancer (Jeff’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Jeff talks about supporting his sister, Jean, after her diagnosis of colorectal cancer
Relying on community support during diagnosis and treatment (Alan’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Alan talks about his diagnosis with lymphoma and rectal cancer, his treatment and the importance of community support
Choosing traditional medicines for breast cancer (Lillian’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Lillian talks about her diagnosis with breast cancer and why she chose traditional medicines instead of chemotherapy and radiation
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 metastasized breast cancer through traditional healing (Donna’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
Donna had breast cancer that spread to her lungs. In this video, she talks about turning to traditional beliefs and ceremonies
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
Travelling long distances for breast cancer treatment (Veronica’s story in English)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Veronica speaks in English about travelling over 1000 miles for breast cancer treatment and how cancer has changed her
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
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
Understanding a family history of breast cancer (Sandra’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Sandra talks about how breast cancer has affected her family
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
Coping with relapse and facing hard decisions (Renée’s story)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Renée talks about being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s follicular lymphoma at the age of 32 and dealing with recurrence
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
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
Guidelines for screening and managing cancer-related fatigue
Date: February 1, 2011
Review these 2011 practice guidelines to learn about the best ways to manage fatigue in adult patients with cancer
Promoting equity and diversity in cancer care settings
Date: July 1, 2009
Learn about current tools, knowledge and resources to promote equitable policies and practices for cancer care in this 2009 report