Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer convenes national Summit to drive action on elimination of cervical cancer

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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The Summit runs November 14 and 15 in Halifax and will inform and inspire a sustained focus on the Action Plan for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer in Canada, 2020-2030 .

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  • The Summit runs November 14 and 15 in Halifax and will inform and inspire a sustained focus on the Action Plan for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer in Canada, 2020-2030 .
  • November 17 marks the Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action and the third anniversary of the launch of the World Health Organization's goal to eliminate cervical cancer worldwide this century.
  • The inaugural Summit took place on Feb. 4, 2020, when the Action Plan for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer was in the process of being finalized and launched.
  • At the Summit, attendees will discuss ways to prioritize work toward reconciliation and health equity by closing gaps in access and care for the elimination of cervical cancer.

Recognizing and Celebrating Outstanding Contributions to the Canadian Cancer Research Community

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) announces the recipients of its biennial awards, recognizing significant contributions to cancer research in Canada.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) announces the recipients of its biennial awards, recognizing significant contributions to cancer research in Canada.
  • Awardees will be honoured at the Canadian Cancer Research Conference, which is taking place in Halifax from November 12 to 14.
  • Initiated in 2011, the CCRA Awards acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of individuals who have had a remarkable impact on cancer research and the cancer research community, as well as those who have shown exceptional leadership in patient involvement in cancer research.
  • The Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) is an alliance of organizations that collectively fund most of the cancer research conducted in Canada – research that will lead to better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer, and improve patient and survivor outcomes.

Canada's first cancer data strategy aims to transform cancer care by closing critical data gaps

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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The pan-Canadian Cancer Data Strategy is the country's first strategy to focus on cancer-specific data challenges.

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  • The pan-Canadian Cancer Data Strategy is the country's first strategy to focus on cancer-specific data challenges.
  • With the goal of improving cancer outcomes and making cancer care in Canada better and more equitable, the pan-Canadian Cancer Data Strategy outlines a framework to guide efforts to enhance the collection, integration and use of cancer data.
  • The cancer data strategy complements the Pan-Canadian Health Data Strategy , an initiative coordinated by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
  • "Fulfilling the goals identified in the cancer data strategy will be a team effort," says Dr Craig Earle, CEO of the Partnership.

New Canadian Cancer Statistics report reveals over 1.5 million people in Canada are living with or beyond cancer

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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The report Canadian Cancer Statistics: A 2022 special report on cancer prevalence wasdeveloped by the Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee incollaboration with CCS,Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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  • The report Canadian Cancer Statistics: A 2022 special report on cancer prevalence wasdeveloped by the Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee incollaboration with CCS,Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
  • Statistics Canada is proud to contribute to the Canadian Cancer Statistics report, which provides insight into the services and research required to better support the 1.5 million people living with cancer in Canada.
  • Canadian Cancer Statisticsis developed through a collaboration of the Canadian Cancer Society, Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.Cancer incidence and mortality data are from the Canadian Cancer Registry and the Canadian Vital Statistics Death databases, respectively, which are maintained at Statistics Canada.
  • We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by cancer, across Canada and for all types of cancer.

New report calls for urgent focus on cancer care following COVID-19 pandemic disruptions

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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"Canada must not forget cancer when allocating healthcare resources as we continue to deal with the impacts of the pandemic," said Dr. Craig Earle, CEO of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer.

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  • "Canada must not forget cancer when allocating healthcare resources as we continue to deal with the impacts of the pandemic," said Dr. Craig Earle, CEO of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer.
  • As we shift to pandemic recovery, we're keeping our focus on cancer and we urge others to do the same."
  • This timely and insightful report provides examples and ideas to improve cancer care for patients everywhere."
  • Addressing the impact of the pandemic will be a key consideration in the planning and implementation of the Partnership's work with partners as we shift from pandemic response to pandemic recovery.

Sienna Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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MARKHAM, Ontario, Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sienna Senior Living Inc. (Sienna or the Company) (TSX: SIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Shelly Jamieson to its Board of Directors, effective today.

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  • MARKHAM, Ontario, Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sienna Senior Living Inc. (Sienna or the Company) (TSX: SIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Shelly Jamieson to its Board of Directors, effective today.
  • Also, today Ms. Janet Graham has resigned as a director of the Company after having served on the Board of Directors since 2010.
  • Ms. Jamieson currently serves on the board of High Liner Foods and has experience on several not-for-profit boards.
  • On behalf of our Board of Directors, I want to thank Ms. Graham who has been instrumental in Siennas successful growth to become one of Canadas leading owners and operators in seniors living.

Recognizing and Celebrating Outstanding Contributions to the Canadian Cancer Research Community

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2021 /CNW/ -Today, on the opening day of the sixth Canadian Cancer Research Conference (CCRC), the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) will announce the recipients of its biennial awards, recognizing significant contributions to cancer research in Canada.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2021 /CNW/ -Today, on the opening day of the sixth Canadian Cancer Research Conference (CCRC), the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) will announce the recipients of its biennial awards, recognizing significant contributions to cancer research in Canada.
  • Initiated in 2011, the CCRA Awards acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of individuals who have had a remarkable impact on cancer research and the cancer research community as well as those who have shown exceptional leadership in patient involvement in cancer research.
  • Elisabeth Baugh, Chair of World Ovarian Cancer Coalition and past CEO of Ovarian Cancer Canada is the recipient of Distinguished Service to Cancer Research award for her leadership as CEO of Ovarian Cancer Canada.
  • TheCanadian Cancer Research Alliance(CCRA) is an alliance of organizations that collectively fund most of the cancer research conducted inCanada research that will lead to better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, and improve patient and survivor outcomes.

New mRNA cervical screening program could help reduce health care costs in Canada and help women avoid unnecessary testing and follow-up

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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The model was a simulation of the impact of the proposed primary HPV screening program developed for Ontario that compared using two different types of high-risk HPV tests: mRNA and DNA-based tests.

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  • The model was a simulation of the impact of the proposed primary HPV screening program developed for Ontario that compared using two different types of high-risk HPV tests: mRNA and DNA-based tests.
  • "Using these findings, governments across the country have the opportunity to create safe, efficient and cost-effective screening programs that will help to drive down cervical cancer rates even further towards that goal."
  • A Health Economic Model to Estimate the Costs and Benefits of an MRNA vs DNA High-Risk HPV Assay in a Hypothetical HPV Primary Screening Algorithm in Ontario, Canada.
  • Vaccarella S, Lortet-Tieulent J, Plummer M, Franceschi S, Bray F. Worldwide Trends in Cervical Cancer Incidence: Impact of Screening against Changes in Disease Risk Factors.

Cancer organization brings wider range of health expertise to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2019 /CNW/ - The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership) has elected eight new board membersbringing a wider range of knowledge and skills to the organization's efforts to improve cancer care and outcomes across the country.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2019 /CNW/ - The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership) has elected eight new board membersbringing a wider range of knowledge and skills to the organization's efforts to improve cancer care and outcomes across the country.
  • The Partnership's new board members include:
    Ruby Brown The Territories (Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut)
    Retired Chief Public Health Officer with the Department of Health and Social Services, Government of the Northwest Territories, and Health Services Delivery and Public Health Consultant
    Hematologist and Clinician Investigator at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Ontario.
  • "We're pleased to welcome the new members to our board and bring more diverse voices and a wider range of health system expertise to the table," said Dr. Graham Sher, Chair of the Partnership's Board of Directors.
  • We're also excited to welcome individuals with expertise on different aspects of cancer care.

What's working and what's not in Canada's cancer system - Report points to where action is needed

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
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TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2018 /CNW/ -The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership) has released their 2018 Cancer System Performance Report .

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2018 /CNW/ -The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership) has released their 2018 Cancer System Performance Report .
  • 10 years ago, there was little consistently available information on the quality of cancer care across Canada.
  • What the current report found:
    More Canadians are surviving cancer than ever before.
  • "Canada is an international leader in our ability to measure and report on the performance of the cancer system.