Response:
I want to thank you for taking the time to write to me about these very important issues and I look forward to working further with the CCSN on these issues when elected.
If elected, an NDP government would eliminate wait lists for personal support services, making services more accessible and decreasing the risk of cancers developing further, while detecting cancers earlier to prevent future risks. The NDP is committed to reducing regional disparities in access to cancer treatment. Where someone lives should not determine their quality and access to care, which is why we will increase access to supports for patients and their families, including psychosocial support, symptom-management support and education about take-home cancer drugs.
Once in office, our government would immediately work to provide publicly funded take-home cancer medication. We will also remove the stressful application barriers and delays for drug coverage that have plagued the Trillium Drug Program. The NDP is committed to working with Cancer Care Ontario, health care professionals, hospitals, and the Canadian Cancer Society, among others, to improve cancer care for all Ontarians and help families navigate the cancer-care system.
Once elected as the MPP for Willowdale I would be honoured to serve on the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network’s All-party Cancer Caucus. As a member, I look forward to working with other members of the caucus and the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network.
Questions:
I want to thank you for taking the time to write to me about these very important issues and I look forward to working further with the CCSN on these issues when elected.
If elected, an NDP government would eliminate wait lists for personal support services, making services more accessible and decreasing the risk of cancers developing further, while detecting cancers earlier to prevent future risks. The NDP is committed to reducing regional disparities in access to cancer treatment. Where someone lives should not determine their quality and access to care, which is why we will increase access to supports for patients and their families, including psychosocial support, symptom-management support and education about take-home cancer drugs.
The investments we make in Ontario hospitals will help to reduce wait times for biopsies, MRIs, and CT scans. The earlier diagnoses will allow more timely treatment, improving patients’ chances of survival and recovery, while avoiding the costs of treating more advanced cancers.
Once in office, our government would immediately work to provide publicly funded take-home cancer medication. We will also remove the stressful application barriers and delays for drug coverage that have plagued the Trillium Drug Program. The NDP is committed to working with Cancer Care Ontario, health care professionals, hospitals, and the Canadian Cancer Society, among others, to improve cancer care for all Ontarians and help families navigate the cancer-care system.
Once elected as the MPP for Willowdale I would be honoured to serve on the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network’s All-party Cancer Caucus. As a member, I look forward to working with other members of the caucus and the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network.