Cancer is more than just a number: it is a personal story

1.5 million Canadians are living with and beyond cancer up to 25 years after a cancer diagnosis. But cancer is more than just a number: it is a personal story. 

The Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control (the Strategy) is an ambitious 10-year action plan designed to achieve equitable access to quality cancer care in Canada and to ensure a sustainable system for the future. The Strategy prioritizes a person-centred approach to cancer care. As the steward of the Strategy, the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership) along with partners are leading and implementing key initiatives to improve cancer outcomes for all people in Canada.

For World Cancer Day, the Partnership asked three Patient, Family and Caregiver Advisors to share their stories and the Partnership CEO Dr. Craig Earle to reflect on Canada’s progress and what more is needed to continue making person-centred care a reality.  

Additionally, the Partnership will mark World Cancer Day with:

World Cancer Day article on the Partnership’s website, highlighting the Partnership’s initiatives that demonstrate how we are prioritizing a person-centred approach to cancer care.

World Cancer Day video content where three Patient, Family and Caregiver Advisors share their stories. In addition, Partnership CEO Dr. Craig Earle, reflects on Canada’s progress and what more is needed to continue making person-centred care a reality.

Social media content to promote our new videos and amplify partner messaging.

Landmark lightings across Canada:

• Canada Place Sails of Light, Vancouver, British Columbia
• High-Level Bridge, Edmonton, Alberta
• The Forks Winnipeg Sign, Winnipeg, Manitoba
• The Esplanade Riel Bridge, Winnipeg, Manitoba
• CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario
• Toronto Sign, Toronto, Ontario
• Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario
• Ottawa Sign, Ottawa, Ontario

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