Cancer is a stark reality for Canadians. With statistics showing that one in two Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and one in four will die from it, the urgency for effective cancer action plans is undeniable. Each weekend, 1,350 Canadians hear the life-altering words, 'You have cancer.' The need for robust, comprehensive provincial cancer action plans across Canada has never been more critical. Jackie Manthorpe.
British Columbia’s 10-year cancer care action plan was developed in consultation with stakeholders and sets a standard for what a provincial action plan should entail.
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