Background: There is growing interest in the role of physician as health advocate; however,
few studies have documented advocacy from the patient's perspective. To address this gap …

The global burden and threat of non-communicable diseases constitute one of the major
challenges for development in the twenty-first century which undermines social and …

Background: Delays in cancer diagnosis have been associated with reduced survival,
decreased quality of life after treatment, and suboptimal patient experience. The objective of …

In Canada's health care system today, cancer patients are expected to endure long, often
painful wait times. In this study we explored whether Gilda's Club (an organization that …

Background Reducing delay in the primary care part of the cancer care pathway is likely to
improve cancer survival. Identifying effective interventions in primary care would allow action …

PAUL C., CAREY M., ANDERSON A., MACKENZIE L., SANSON‐FISHER R., COURTNEY R.
& CLINTON‐MCHARG T.(2012) European Journal of Cancer Care21, 321–329 Cancer …

6098 Background: A patient's perception that his or her cancer diagnosis was delayed is a
common reason for malpractice litigation. Better communication with patients who believe …

Background: To enhance cancer symptom management for residents of Sudbury–Manitoulin
District, an ambulatory palliative clinic (pac) was established at the Northeast Cancer Centre …

205 Background: Delays in access to treatment can cause anxiety and distress in patients
with cancer. Time to treatment is increasing nationally, with retrospective analyses showing …

Objectives Timely treatment is crucial for patients with cancer, affecting both their experience
and outcomes. This study examined events that shorten or extend cancer pathways …