Editorial: The National Cancer Program Plan

Health Equity in National Cancer Control Plans: An Analysis of the Ontario Cancer Plan

Background National cancer control plans (NCCPs) are important documents that guide strategic priorities in cancer care and plan for the appropriate allocation of resources based on the social, geographic and economic needs of a population. Despite the emphasis on health equity by the World Health Organization (WHO), few NCCPs have ...

National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program A National Cancer Institute-Supported Ovarian Cancer Program

national cancer control program; changing strategy?!

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Five years into the National Cancer Program.

President Brewster, Dr. Cole, Dr. Berliner, ladies and gentlemen: As Chairman of the President's Cancer Panel, I am delighted to be in New Haven for the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Yale. This great university has been preeminent in biomedical science, and the establishment of a Comprehensive Cancer Center will, I am sure, enhance Yale's contribution both to ...

The National Spina Bifida Program transition initiative: the people, the plan, and the process.

This article outlines and summarizes the rationale and the working process that was undertaken by the National Spina Bifida Program to address the issues of transitioning throughout the life course for persons growing up with spina bifida. Their challenges include achieving independent living, vocational independence, community mobility, and participation in social activities, and health manage...