All.Can Canada

We are very pleased to see the Connected Care legislation tabled by the Minister of Health today (C-72 (44-1)), along with many other patient organizations that have urged the government to reintroduce the bill.

YouTube video by AllCan International AllCan Efficiency Hub learning session

ACC's Case Study lead Aurelia Roman presented on All.Can International's Efficiency Hub learning session, exploring practical ways to improve cancer care delivery in the face of growing pressure on health systems.

Catch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMY8...

We're pleased to be presenting a workshop at the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology conference today: Reflection on Equitable Cancer Diagnoses: From Current Struggles to Future Solutions.
#CancerDiagnosis #EquitableCancerCare #oncologynurses

Our healthcare system is at a crossroads. Fragmented health data puts everyone at risk. The reintroduction of former Bill C-72, the Connected Care for Canadians Act, is a critical step toward person-centric, interoperable health data across the country.
👉 www.renew72.ca

Breast-cancer survivor hopes her story 'inspires' women to get checked 'Had I had a mammogram earlier, my journey may have looked very different,' says Innisfil mom, who's also patient advisor at Barrie hospital

With 1 in 9 Ontario women facing a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, early screening is a vital tool to improve outcomes. Many provinces have reduced the minimum age to 45 or 40 in recent years.

www.barrietoday.com/local-news/b...

Too many patients lack psychosocial support during cancer diagnosis. Our guide—built from feedback at the 2023 CAPO workshop—offers practical ways to change that.
👉 bit.ly/4mWNTBe

Breast Cancer Isn’t Just a 50+ Problem—So Why Are Younger Women Told Not to Worry? | ELLE Canada Magazine | Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle Trends & Celebrity News “[My doctor] told me that at my age, it was bound to be nothing,” says Stephanie Massé. One week later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Breast cancer isn’t just a “50+” disease. Too often, younger women are told “you’re too young to worry” — a dangerous form of ageism in healthcare that leads to missed or late diagnoses.

Read more: www.ellecanada.com/beauty/healt...

Diagnosis pathway detects cancer and serious illness in one in five patients The Scan pathway was created for people with non-specific symptoms, such as unexplained weight loss or fatigue.

When symptoms don’t clearly point to one illness, lives can hang in the balance.

A new UK study shows that diagnosis pathways for non-specific symptoms (like unexplained weight loss, fatigue, etc.) can catch cancer or serious illness in about 1 in 5 patients.

ca.news.yahoo.com/diagnosis-pa...

Alberta Thoracic Oncology Program (ATOP) The Alberta Thoracic Oncology Program (ATOP) has significantly enhanced lung cancer care by implementing swift diagnostic pathways, expedited referrals, and seamless patient care coordination.

Read ACC’s newest Case Study on the Alberta Thoracic Oncology Program (ATOP) and learn how it's transforming #lungcancer care in Alberta.
www.allcancanada.ca/post/alberta...

1 in 5 Canadians lack access to basic health care. Are you one of them?
The OurCare Survey is your chance to share your experience and help shape a system that works for everyone. Your voice matters.
Take the survey: www.ourcare.ca/survey

SYSF is committed to equity in cancer care.
In 2024, we hosted a Roundtable with underserved communities, including SGD folks, to help improve timely, compassionate cancer diagnoses for all.
Read the report: lnkd.in/g287qpiT
#PrideMonth #HealthEquity #LGBTQHealth

We are excited to present “Achieving Equity in Cancer Diagnosis: Patient-Centered Outcomes and Opportunities for Improvement” (poster 121) at the Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) Annual Conference today.

🚨 Free Virtual Event!

Join CCRAN for 'The Future of Genomic Testing in Canadian Health Care.'

Learn more & register
👉 www.ccran.org/ccran-biomar...

#GenomicTesting #Biomarkers #CancerCare

A lack of provider education on cancer symptoms is causing delays in diagnosis for many Canadians, as patient concerns are often minimized or dismissed by primary care providers.

#optimizingdiagnosis #cancerdiagnosis

We applaud Ontario introducing legislation and investing $300 million to expand teaching clinics and connect 300,000 more people to a family doctor and primary care team.

Read more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...

Alberta Breast Cancer Diagnostic Assessment Pathway The Breast Health Initiative was initiated in 2016 to improve patient experiences.

Alberta's Breast Cancer Diagnostic Assessment Pathway reduced the median wait time for breast program referrals by over 50%, dropping from 15 days to just 6, with improved patient satisfaction.

Read our Case Study: www.allcancanada.ca/post/alberta...

ACC member Dr. Paula Holmes-Rodman will be leading a working, "'Calling In' Practices of Equitable Psychosocial Support for Structurally Underserved Communities," tomorrow, April 25th, at the #CAPO2025 Conference.

ACC member Dr. Martin Dawes will be presenting "Optimizing equitable cancer diagnoses in Canada" in the 'Innovations and Challenges in Rural and Remote Clinical Care Session (124)' tomorrow, April 24th, at the 32nd Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Conference.

#RuralMed #SRPC2025 #RR2025

All.Can Canada supports CIHI's development of Connected Care, a pan-Canadian primary health care record. www.cihi.ca/en/connected...

We are presenting "Optimizing Equitable Cancer Diagnoses in Canada: Exploring Roles for Primary Care NPs" at the 2025 NPAC National Conference in Toronto this Friday, April 11, 2025. See you there!

Offering more appointments out of hours directly contributed to over three-quarters (76.1%) of patients receiving their cancer diagnosis or all clear within 28 days from July 2024 to January 2025, up from 71.8% 12 months earlier.

How can we improve cancer diagnosis in Canada? The answers are here! ✅

All.Can Canada’s new website showcases real-life case studies that highlight solutions to enhance early and accurate cancer detection.

📖 Explore the case studies: www.allcancanada.ca/case-studies

#CancerDiagnosis #Healthcare

Health Summit 2025: The Politics of Change Just days into a federal election campaign, hundreds of physicians, medical learners, policy-makers and people with lived experience gathered in Ottawa and online to talk about Canada’s evolving polit...

What’s next for health care in Canada? At #CMAHealthSummit 2025, experts tackled policy shifts, AI, advancing Indigenous self-determination and cross-border impacts in the era of Trump. With an election already in motion, these discussions were more important than ever.

Catch the highlights here 👇

Trump threats open 'floodgate' of inquiries from U.S. physicians about moving north | CBC News Canada's health-care system could stand to benefit from the political upheaval unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump as American physicians look to move north and Canadians forgo opportunities south of the border.

U.S. trained doctors - we feel for you, and we're ready to welcome you.

I'm glad to see provinces are taking the necessary steps to break down labour barriers, so doctors trained and Board Certified in the U.S. can practice in Canada immediately.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

🚨 Big news! All.Can Canada's new website is LIVE! 🚀

🔍 Explore case studies on better cancer diagnosis practices
📚 Decision-making resources
💡 Tactics and practices to support psychosocial needs

Visit allcancanada.ca now and join the movement! #AllCanCanada #CancerCare #HealthInnovation

Oncology Nurse Navigators (ONN) In the diagnosis phase, the ONN's first function is to serve as the main contact person. This role continues throughout the course of care.

Oncology Nurse Navigators help patients and families navigate the complex trajectory of cancer diagnosis, but it is not yet delivered in a standardized way.

Read our Case Study to learn more about this service, the benefits, and issues.
www.allcancanada.ca/post/oncolog...

#OncologyNursingDay

YouTube video by CANO ACIO CANO/ACIO - Cancer on the Spectrum: Supporting Autistic Patients Webinar

All.Can Canada member Paula Holmes-Rodman presents "Cancer on the Spectrum: Supporting Autistic Patients"

#cancer #cancercare #canceronthespectrum #autism

We're looking forward to the CMA Summit tomorrow to engage and network with primary care providers on the need for optimizing people’s entry into cancer care through swift, accurate, and appropriately delivered diagnosis.