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Transforming Canada's role in global cancer control
Danielle Rodin1, Anna J Dare2, Reanne Booker3
1Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
The Lancet. Oncology
|September 3, 2021
Summary
Canada can enhance global cancer control efforts by integrating cancer into its international health agenda. Building consensus and collaboration among Canadian leaders is crucial for success and achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Cancer Control
- International Development
Background:
- Cancer is not a stated priority in Canada's international health and development agenda.
- Addressing global cancer control aligns with Canada's Sustainable Development Goal commitments.
- Converging political, health, and social factors present an opportunity for a unified Canadian approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the integration of global cancer control within Canada's international health agenda.
- To examine how Canada can address historical colonization and current disparities in its global health initiatives.
- To identify challenges and opportunities in establishing a Canadian global cancer control network.
Main Methods:
- This paper discusses global cancer control in the context of Canada's international health agenda.
- It analyzes Canada's role in addressing historical colonization and present-day disparities in global work.
- The paper also explores the challenges and opportunities for creating a Canadian global cancer control network.
Main Results:
- Success hinges on Canadian leaders and institutions building community consensus and collaborative action.
- Effective collaboration requires agreement on issue framing, coalition building, and aligning with international partners.
- A governance structure embodying equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential for a successful network.
Conclusions:
- Integrating global cancer control into Canada's international agenda is vital for achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
- A collaborative, equitable, and inclusive approach is necessary for Canada to effectively contribute to global cancer control.
- Establishing a dedicated Canadian global cancer control network presents both challenges and significant opportunities.
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