Insights & Perspectives
Ontario’s cancer survival rates among the best and getting better
Michael SherarMichael SherarPresident & CEO, CCO
“Will I live?” When a person is diagnosed with cancer, this is often their first question.
A new international study offers ...
Sep 23, 2019
Our Work
Guidelines ensure consistent high-quality care across the province
Dr. Leta ForbesDr. Leta Forbes, Medical OncologistProvincial Head, Systemic Treatment ProgramCancer Care OntarioReactions to the injection of certain cancer medications are ...
Sep 23, 2019
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Connecting care, 24/7
CCO Blog TeamJulia A.When Julia A. attended a patient education session about starting chemotherapy, one of the most important pieces of information she received was the phone ...
Sep 11, 2019
Insights & Perspectives
Ieva and Malcolm: In sickness and in health
CCO Blog TeamWhen a couple can count their wedding anniversaries in decades, they usually have their relationship pretty well worked out. But as Malcolm and Ieva F. discovered, ...
Aug 26, 2019
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Easing cancer’s burden on mental health
Colleen FoxIn any given year, one in five Canadians will suffer from a mental health problem. For people living with cancer and their families, the risk is significantly ...
Aug 9, 2019
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Camille G.: Using her cancer experience to help others
Camille G.In 2012, I was diagnosed with cancer. I was 19 years old at the time, just days into my second year of university.Camille G. Patient & Family AdvisorCancer ...
Jul 22, 2019
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Relief available for chemo-induced nausea and vomiting
Kathy VuNausea and vomiting due to cancer treatment are two of the most dreaded side effects of chemotherapy for many patients and their care providers. The good news is ...
Jul 8, 2019
Our Work
Same place, new test: Ontario launches a new at-home test to check for colorectal cancer
Dr. Catherine DubéDr. Catherine DubéClinical Lead, ColonCancerCheckCancer Care OntarioI recently saw a woman in my practice who had colorectal cancer (commonly called ‘colon’ cancer ...
Jun 21, 2019
Our Work
Ontario Cancer Plan: A message of hope
Arlene H.A quick glance at cancer statistics can be quite sobering: Nearly one out of every two people in Ontario will develop cancer in their lifetime, and the number of ...
Jun 17, 2019
Insights & Perspectives
Why it’s so important to quit smoking when you have cancer
Dr. Bill EvansIf you’ve been diagnosed with cancer or had a loved one receive this news, you know that it can be quite overwhelming. There are often multiple clinic visits and ...
May 28, 2019
Our Partners and the System
Improving cancer screening for Indigenous peoples
Matthew PariselliAlethea KewayoshDirector, Indigenous Cancer Control UnitCancer Care OntarioIn February 2019, Alethea Kewayosh, director of the Indigenous Cancer Control Unit at ...
May 14, 2019
Our Partners and the System
Bringing care closer to home
CCO Blog TeamAnyone who has lived with a diagnosis of cancer or has supported a loved one through treatment knows the toll that the illness can carry. Travelling to and from ...
Apr 18, 2019
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