about

[THE CANCER COLLABORATIVE]

at the cancer collaborative -colab- our raison d’être is to create a new paradigm in cancer care through stakeholder engagement. in order to that we must let go of old ideologies- embrace innovation, encourage collaboration, create collective purpose and to fundamentally change the delivery of cancer care in canada and beyond. using bold ideas and fuelling dialogues that adapt and adopt to the constantly shifting paradigms, together.

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CATALYST FOR CHANGE

areas of FOCUS

01.

INFORMATION SHARING

knowledge to audience

02.

CAPACITY BUILDING

knowledge to engagement

03.

KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

knowledge to prioritization

04.

KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION

knowledge to informed decision- making

05.

CONVEYING IT ALL TOGETHER

knowledge to action

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we can be the catalyst for change.
fostering an environment of co-creation & collaboration to make action-oriented changes in cancer care in canada.

the pandemic has highlighted the gaps in our healt

the pandemic has highlighted the gaps in our healthcare system. its time to put cancer on the agenda.

health ministers from across the country meet in vancouver and the #canceractionnow alliance is calling on them to
1. Commit to address backlogs in cancer diagnosis and care by increasing cancer screening and treatment capacity by at least 10% over pre-pandemic levels for a period of three years to regain ground we have lost due to the interruptions caused by the pandemic. This figure is in consensus with research conducted by the McGill Task Force on the Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Control and Care.
2. Commit new investments in health care to the improvement of measurable value-based patient outcomes in cancer with meaningful input from cancer stakeholders including patient and caregiver representatives.
3.Use the Federal / Provincial / Territorial structure to convene a pan-Canadian working group to address the issues impacting cancer delivery systems.

the time is now to make cancer a political priority
#makecancerapoliticalpriority #oncopolicy #cancercare #cancerincanada

a world without cancer. today is world cancer day

a world without cancer. today is world cancer day - a day that is not only meant to raise awareness of cancer and encourage its prevention, detection and treatment - but a day that we all stand together towards a future without cancer.

find out more about world cancer day at the UICC website at worldcancerday.org and find out how you can get involved and why it matters

#worldcancerday

another year behind us - another year to start ane

another year behind us - another year to start anew. we’re excited for what’s to come but until then wishing you all a wonderful start to 2022.

it’s giving tuesday! - a global generosity movem

it’s giving tuesday! - a global generosity movement taking place every year following black friday and cyber monday.

it’s a day to give to your favourite cause to encourage people around the world to bring about real change in their communities and to provide a platform for to encourage the donation of time, resources and talents to address local challenges and amplify small acts of kindness.

last year thousands of people told the world why they support the causes they care about by sharing an #UNselfie. this year, you can help the causes you care about by telling your own giving story and motivate others to do the same.

take a pic, tag it #unselfie and #givingtuesdayCA and upload to your social channels

the ultimate goal of cancer treatment is to give p

the ultimate goal of cancer treatment is to give patients the best possible outcome - with the least amount of side effects, the most quality of life and the least amount of time in hospital - whether that means in doctor’s visits, trying to new treatments or in emergency rooms due to side effects

biomarker testing gets us one step closer- learn more at link in bio

#PMAM21 #crackingthecancercode #precisionmedicine #precisiononcology #biomarkertesting #biomarkers #genomicprofiling

we talk about the importance of biomarker testing

we talk about the importance of biomarker testing to get to the right treatment, to diminish toxic side effects caused by unnecessary treatments and the reduction of resources being used by healthcare systems when the right treatment is given. these are important aspects of conversation when speaking with decision makers, policy makers and payors.

often though, patient priorities don’t match with the priorities of payors, policy makers and decision makers and so the social aspects of a patients life, intimacy, mental health - these aren’t always top of mind - for example when we discuss the importance of getting cancer patients tested for biomarkers.

quality of life is important, survivorship is important, reduced side effects are important- but the other things are important too - and that makes biomarker testing so much more necessary as a routine part of cancer care.

#crackingthecancercode #precisionmedicine #PMAM21 #precisiononcology #biomarkers #biomarkertesting #genomicprofiling

we wish all patient stories were hopeful and inspi

we wish all patient stories were hopeful and inspiring - but that’s not reality. regardless, these stories need to be known and heard so that we can all work together to create change but also to ensure that the patient voice is always included in the conversation.

while we’re lucky to have a single payor system that does mean a more complicated process to access. when it comes to biomarker testing its a complicated process that involves multiple layers and also - who pays - is it the government is it insurance, and it depends.

we need a seamless process to biomarker testing in cancer in canada to ensure that cancer patients are getting the treatment they need without the toxic side effects, time and healthcare resources they don’t.

do you have a story to share? email or DM us

#crackingthecancercode #PMAM21 #precisionmedicine #precisiononcology #biomarkers #biomarkertesting #genomicprofiling

over the last three weeks we’ve talked about how

over the last three weeks we’ve talked about how important biomarker testing is in cancer care - but don’t just take our word for it.

our partners, @coloncanada and @lymphomacanada asked their patients about the importance of biomarker testing and this week we’ll share their thoughts on biomarker testing.

if you are a cancer patient or have been a cancer patients and have a story to share - slide into our DMs or email us at hello@cancercolab.ca - send us a message or a short video - whether testing helped you get to the right treatment, or biomarker testing was difficult - we want to know so we can advocate for better testing for all canadians.

#crackingthecancercode #precisionmedicineawarenessmonth #PMAM21 #precisionmedicine #precisiononcology #biomarkertesting #biomarkers #genomicprofiling

because not all tumours behave the same way, bioma

because not all tumours behave the same way, biomarkers can provide information about the molecular characteristics of a tumour creating a personalized approach to treating cancer.

knowing your biomarker status can determine if targeted therapies are right for you and should be performed at diagnosis ideally.

biomarker testing may not be available or may not be right for you – ask your healthcare team when you are diagnosed and at progression to find out if biomarker testing is right for you.

not sure how to talk to your healthcare team about biomarker testing – here are some things you should ask

is biomarker testing right for me
what biomarkers are associated with my cancer?
what could biomarker testing tell me about my cancer
what are the benefits? risks?
is testing covered by insurance?
can i do biomarker testing if i already have a treatment plan?
what happens if biomarker testing identifies a therapy that is not yet approved or reimbursed?

comprehensive biomarker testing should be an ongoing part of the discussions with your healthcare team. any decision to test for biomarkers should be made together by you and your team, and depends on a number of factors, including your type and stage of cancer, your current treatment plan, and your overall health.
go to link in bio for more information
#crackingthecancercode #PMAM21 #precisionmedicine #precisiononcology #biomarkers #biomarkertesting #genomicprofiling

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