As the Ontario government’s advisor on the cancer and renal systems, as well as on access to care for key health services, Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) drives continuous improvement in disease prevention and screening, the delivery of care and the patient experience for chronic diseases.
Known for its innovation and evidence-based approaches, CCO leads multi-year system planning, contracts for services with hospitals and providers, develops and deploys information systems, establishes guidelines and standards, and tracks performance targets to ensure system-wide improvements in cancer, chronic kidney disease – through the Ontario Renal Network – and access to care.
CCO began life in April 1943 as the Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation. More than a half century later, in 1997, it was formally launched and funded as Cancer Care Ontario. CCO is governed by The Cancer Act and is accountable to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC).
CCO directs and oversees approximately $1.5 billion in funding for hospitals and other cancer and chronic kidney disease care providers, enabling them to deliver high quality, timely services and improved access to care. CCO employs about 1,000 staff members, all of whom are critical elements that contribute to the success of this organization.

Cancer Care Ontario

For more information, please visit: http://www.cancercare.on.ca/newcomers.
Learn about how Rose overcame her fear of breast cancer screening and was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer through a mammogram. She has fully recovered and has regular mammograms.

Simplified Chinese video.

Rose's breast cancer screening story (Simplified Chinese)

For more information, please visit: http://www.cancercare.on.ca/newcomers.
Vanita came to Canada from India. One of the first medical tests she had in Canada was a mammogram. The doctor told her that if breast cancer is caught early, it is easier to treat. Vanita managed the discomfort and stayed calm while she had the mammogram. She gets tested regularly and encourages her friends to do the same. She even accompanies them to provide support and help with interpretation.

Vanita's breast cancer screening story (Hindi)

Dr. Marla Ash, family physician with the North York Family Health Team speaks about the key benefits of the SAR.

Benefits of the SAR: Testimonial from Dr. Marla Ash

This video is a demonstration of the Screening Activity Report using fabricated data.

Music "Plok" by Wolf Asylum
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SAR Support 3: Due for Screening and Follow up

Renseignez-vous à propos des lettres sur le dépistage du cancer que Action Cancer Ontario fait parvenir aux citoyens admissibles de l’Ontario. Cette courte vidéo vous permettra de mieux connaître Action Cancer Ontario, qui nous sommes, comment et pourquoi nous envoyons des lettres à la population de l’Ontario.

Campagne postale sur le dépistage du cancer de Action Cancer Ontario

Cancer Care Ontario, with support from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, implemented the Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist (CSRT) Project over the last decade across Ontario with the goal of contributing to the provision of high quality, cost effective radiation therapy and care to the people of Ontario. A CSRT is a registered medical radiation technologist that specializes in advanced radiation therapy whereby they can take on activities traditionally performed by radiation oncologists.  This redistribution of workload can reduce the burden on radiation oncologists, streamline team activities and improve access to care for patients.

CSRT: An Innovative Model of Care

The Ottawa Hospital received the Innovation Award for the Ottawa Cardiac Oncology Program for their multidisciplinary team consisting of medical oncology, cardiology and pharmacy for patients undergoing cancer treatment and possible complications such as heart damage. Dr Susan Dent, Medical Oncologist, at The Ottawa Hospital shares the impact of this initiative on the patients and their families.

CQCO Quality and Innovation Awards - Innovation Winner - The Ottawa Hospital

Cancer Care Ontario aims to improve the patient's experience by giving them a voice in their care through the use of symptom management tools such as the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS). For more information visit: http://www.cancercare.on.ca/ocs/qpi/ocsmc/

Improving Symptom Management

Experts from Cancer Care Ontario are available to provide commentary on the discovery of the influence that immune cells called macrophages have upon the spread of cancerous cells.

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Experts Available to Provide Commentary on Discovery of Breast Cancer "Trigger"

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Claire Holloway