Disseminate information on cancer incidence trends and regional patterns. Data analysis of registry data collected by Statistics Canada. This monograph provides detailed information on cancer incidence and mortality. The project has three phases - Eastern Canada, Western Canada and Central Canada. Phase I is nearing completion and Phase II has been initiated.
Data collection is completed and analysis is now in progress.
Drug, physician and hospital costs for cancer patients will be estimated through follow-up of cancer patient administrative records. A feasibility study has been completed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The main study will adopt a sentinel cancer centre approach. Surveillance to assess trends in childhood cancer incidence, access to therapies and treatment outcomes. Surveillance to assess the late effects of childhood cancer and its treatment among long-term survivors.