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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2001 93(16):1195-1198; doi:10.1093/jnci/93.16.1195
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 93, No. 16, 1195-1198, August 15, 2001
© 2001 Oxford University Press

NEWS

Canadians Push National Cancer Strategy

Lou Fintor

Challenged by troubling trends in cancer incidence and mortality along with growing national criticism of cancer services, Canadian groups are going on the offensive.

With a new comprehensive national cancer plan, the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control, a group of that country’s largest cancer-related organizations is preparing for what will perhaps be its biggest battle: convincing provincial and territorial government officials to adopt and implement their proposals.

"As a nation, the cancer burden is getting incrementally worse with time," said Simon Sutcliffe, M.D., president and chief executive officer of the British Columbia Cancer Agency. "There is a growing awareness that cancer control programs vary by province and the population does not have the same opportunities for cancer control."


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