Two new papers estimate the impact of the pandemic on cancer care on a large scale.
Month: April 2022
Recognizing Essential Caregivers During the Pandemic
On April 5th, Canada observed National Caregiver Day – a day dedicated to recognizing the essential labour that caregivers do and the contributions they make to the health and quality of life of so many Canadians.
The Bitterest Pill: Equal Access to Take-Home Cancer Drugs in Ontario
On April 4th, the CanCertainty Coalition gathered to call for equitable access to take-home cancer drugs in Ontario.
Patient Groups Commend Changes to Drug Pricing Rules
CCSN is among twenty-two national patient organizations that have expressed their support for the recent announcement regarding drug pricing regulations.
Cancer in Canada in 2022
An estimated 233,900 Canadians will receive a cancer diagnosis in 2022, and 85,100 will die of cancer.
COVID-19 Death Toll Much Higher Previously Thought
The global death toll from COVID-19 has now been estimated to be three times higher than official reports.