Canadian Partnership Against Cancer releases latest reports of lung, cervical, colorectal and breast cancer screening programs

Report data provide comprehensive overview of these cancer screening programs across all provinces and territories in Canada.

October 15, 2024 (Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership) has released updated environmental scan reports of lung, cervical, colorectal and breast cancer screening programs in Canada.

The 2023-24 reports provide updated and comprehensive data on the four cancer screening programs across all provinces and territories, including new information on:

• Recruitment and eligibility criteria for participants in current and new screening programs, and pilot programs;
• Correspondence and follow-up strategies to communicate with participants about screening results and eligibility; and
• Progress made by provinces and territories to improve the screening experience and participation rates among First Nations, Inuit and Métis and within equity-denied communities.

Developed in collaboration with provincial and territorial partners, the updated reports focus on alignment with international cancer screening frameworks established by the World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research on Cancer. The Partnership also recognizes that screening programs across the country may vary to enable high-quality screening services that meet the unique needs of specific populations. The report data reflect that diversity.

The data collected for these reports are current as of October 2023, except where noted.

Learn more:

• Lung cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Breast cancer