Overview

Abstract (English)

This report describes the quality, equity, seamlessness and sustainability of the cancer control system in Canada. Quality refers to the effectiveness of care – high-quality care is evidence-based and improves health outcomes. Equity refers to the absence of sociodemographic barriers, such as socio-economic status, place of residence and immigrant status, in accessing effective cancer control. Seamlessness refers to an integrated, person-centred cancer control system that allows patients and their families to easily understand, access and navigate the system. Sustainability refers to meeting the health care needs of the population in a way that optimizes the balance between resource use and patient outcomes.Improving care in these areas will help us achieve a future where fewer people get cancer, fewer people die from cancer and more people with cancer experience better quality of life. This report also highlights gaps in existing health system data. Maximizing the impact of data by making information on system performance more readily available will help us tell a more comprehensive story about the current state of cancer control.

Abstract (French)

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