The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes today’s federal government announcement that establishes the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer to oversee the implementation of the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control.
The Canadian Cancer Society was a pivotal member of the cancer community that came together to develop the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control, and it has been a leader in advocating for its funding and implementation.
“Canada is taking action against cancer and we’re excited,” says Dr. Barbara Whylie, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Cancer Society. “The Canadian Cancer Society is working to create a world where no Canadian has to fear cancer. We welcome the creation of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer as the pledge of the federal government to help fulfill this goal.”
Whylie adds that a pan-Canadian cancer-fighting strategy is crucial to meet the challenge of the increasing number of new cancer cases due to our aging and growing population. “A fully implemented Strategy will lead to fewer Canadians developing cancer and will reduce suffering and death from this disease.”
The Canadian Cancer Society also welcomes the appointment of Dr. Jeff Lozon as the new chair of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and Dr. Simon Sutcliffe as the Vice-Chair.
“We’re eager to start work right away with Dr. Lozon and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer so Canadians can begin to see results as soon as possible,” says Lori Messer, President, Canadian Cancer Society.
The Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control will encourage, support and facilitate collaboration and coordination of cancer care in Canada. It will improve investment in cancer research, prevention initiatives, access to cancer information and knowledge, treatment and palliative care. It will enable cancer experts, health professionals and individuals to manage cancer effectively and efficiently in local communities across Canada.
Implementing a Strategy will mean, over 30 years:
preventing over 1.2 million Canadians from developing cancer; saving the lives of over 423,000 Canadians; preventing over 7.3 million potential years of Canadian life being lost; saving over $39 billion in direct health care costs; preventing the loss of over $34 billion in total government tax revenues preventing the loss of over $101 billion in wage-based productivity. “What this means for Canadians is a cancer system that will truly benefit them,” says Messer. “They will have access to cancer prevention information and high-quality, affordable, timely treatment and care no matter where they live.”
Today’s announcement builds on the government’s commitment of $260 million over five years to fund the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control that was part of the federal budget unveiled in May 2006.
For more information about the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control visit the Society’s website – http://www.cancer.ca/
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and to enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. When you want to know more about cancer, visit our website http://www.cancer.ca/ or call our toll-free, bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333.
The Canadian Cancer Society was a pivotal member of the cancer community that came together to develop the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control, and it has been a leader in advocating for its funding and implementation.
“Canada is taking action against cancer and we’re excited,” says Dr. Barbara Whylie, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Cancer Society. “The Canadian Cancer Society is working to create a world where no Canadian has to fear cancer. We welcome the creation of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer as the pledge of the federal government to help fulfill this goal.”
Whylie adds that a pan-Canadian cancer-fighting strategy is crucial to meet the challenge of the increasing number of new cancer cases due to our aging and growing population. “A fully implemented Strategy will lead to fewer Canadians developing cancer and will reduce suffering and death from this disease.”
The Canadian Cancer Society also welcomes the appointment of Dr. Jeff Lozon as the new chair of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and Dr. Simon Sutcliffe as the Vice-Chair.
“We’re eager to start work right away with Dr. Lozon and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer so Canadians can begin to see results as soon as possible,” says Lori Messer, President, Canadian Cancer Society.
The Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control will encourage, support and facilitate collaboration and coordination of cancer care in Canada. It will improve investment in cancer research, prevention initiatives, access to cancer information and knowledge, treatment and palliative care. It will enable cancer experts, health professionals and individuals to manage cancer effectively and efficiently in local communities across Canada.
Implementing a Strategy will mean, over 30 years:
preventing over 1.2 million Canadians from developing cancer; saving the lives of over 423,000 Canadians; preventing over 7.3 million potential years of Canadian life being lost; saving over $39 billion in direct health care costs; preventing the loss of over $34 billion in total government tax revenues preventing the loss of over $101 billion in wage-based productivity. “What this means for Canadians is a cancer system that will truly benefit them,” says Messer. “They will have access to cancer prevention information and high-quality, affordable, timely treatment and care no matter where they live.”
Today’s announcement builds on the government’s commitment of $260 million over five years to fund the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control that was part of the federal budget unveiled in May 2006.
For more information about the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control visit the Society’s website – http://www.cancer.ca/
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and to enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. When you want to know more about cancer, visit our website http://www.cancer.ca/ or call our toll-free, bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333.
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