TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2024
Coordinated programs improve equitable access to screening so cancer can be caught and treated earlier, and more lives can be saved
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TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada is making excellent progress in establishing, expanding and improving lung and cervical cancer screening programs across the country, according to new environmental scan reports from the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership). This is critical because regular screening can help save lives.
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"Screening programs that are more accessible to everyone, including those in rural and remote areas, newcomers to Canada, and all populations across the country, can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment," says Dr. Craig Earle, CEO of the Partnership. "This gives people a better chance of survival, and it is why the Partnership continues to invest in new, innovative screening programs and approaches."
The data in the reports show a comprehensive picture of cancer screening programs across all provinces and territories. Key findings include:
Partnership CEO available for interview
With the anniversary of the World Health Organization's goal to eliminate cervical cancer (Nov. 17) on the horizon, along with Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, the Partnership's CEO Dr. Craig Earle is available for interviews to discuss the findings of the e-scans, including how and why cancer screening programs matter, and the impact of high-quality screening on people across the country.
About the environmental scan reports
The 2023-24 reports provide updated and comprehensive data on cervical, colorectal, lung and breast cancer screening programs across Canada. Developed in collaboration with provincial and territorial partners, the updated reports focus on alignment with international cancer screening frameworks established by the World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research on Cancer. The Partnership also recognizes that screening programs across the country may vary to enable high-quality screening services that meet the unique needs of specific populations. The report data reflects that diversity.
About the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
As steward of the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control (the Strategy), the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer works with provincial and territorial ministries of health and their cancer programs, First Nations, Inuit and Métis governments and organizations, health system leaders and experts, and people affected by cancer across Canada to implement the Strategy to improve cancer outcomes for all people in Canada. Learn more at partnershipagainstcancer.ca.
i Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee, Canadian Cancer Society, Statistics Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian cancer statistics 2023 [Internet]. Canadian Cancer Society: 2023 [cited 2024 Feb 6]. Available from: https://cancer.ca/Canadian-Cancer-Statistics-2023-EN.
SOURCE Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
