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Case Studies
All.Can Canada is gathering examples of evaluated practices in earlier, equitable, improved cancer diagnosis from across the country to create a learning community and help organisations find and implement solutions to common issues.
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Building a Pan-Canadian Biomarker Testing Framework
Treatment decisions increasingly depend on biomarker data, which guide both diagnosis and therapeutic strategies. Currently, biomarker testing in Canada varies significantly among provinces due to disparities in healthcare infrastructure, resource availability, and policy frameworks.
ALL.CAN CANADA
Sep 36 min read
Belong.Life: Free Apps for Patient Navigation, Community & Support
Belong.Life Beating Cancer Together is a free patient navigation app designed to help cancer patients and their support networks manage their treatment journey and improve their quality of life.
ALL.CAN CANADA
Jun 410 min read
Predictive Biomarker Testing in Gastric & GEJ Cancer: A Pan-Canadian Consensus
The creation of pan-Canadian recommendations on the role of predictive biomarker testing for gastric and GEJ cancer represents a landmark effort to standardize and enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment.
ALL.CAN CANADA
Dec 9, 202510 min read
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.
ALL.CAN CANADA
Jul 31, 20258 min read
Rapid Investigation Clinic, Quebec
The Rapid Investigation Clinic (RIC) at the Montreal Chest Institute (MCI) was established to expedite the diagnostic process for patients with suspected lung cancer, serving as a central hub for clinical care, research, and education in respiratory diseases.
ALL.CAN CANADA
Jun 6, 20259 min read
PAROLE-Onco
The PAROLE-Onco project was set up to improve the cancer patient experience by integrating accompanying patients (APs).
ALL.CAN CANADA
Oct 24, 20247 min read
Timely Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis in Alberta
Evidence from four population-based studies examining colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis and screening patterns in Alberta.
ALL.CAN CANADA
Oct 24, 202412 min read
Alberta Breast Cancer Diagnostic Assessment Pathway
The Breast Health Initiative was initiated in 2016 to improve patient experiences.
ALL.CAN CANADA
Mar 26, 20244 min read
Diagnostic Assessment Programs
Diagnostic Assessment Programs (DAPs) were patient-focused and provided a single point of access.
ALL.CAN CANADA
Aug 17, 20237 min read
DAP - Electronic Pathway Solution
DAP-EPS was an electronic pathway solution that simplified communication within diagnostic assessment programs (DAP).
ALL.CAN CANADA
May 18, 20233 min read
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.
ALL.CAN CANADA
Mar 16, 20234 min read
BC Clinical Practice Guideline Evaluation
The BC Cancer Survivorship Program Evaluation assessed the use of the 2013 BC clinical guidelines in primary care after cancer treatment.
ALL.CAN CANADA
Feb 16, 20233 min read
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