Priorities and Actions
Support and increase awareness of cancer survivorship
- Work with partners to gather, develop and share information on cancer survivorship with Indigenous communities
Identify and develop supports for cancer survivorship
- Support the development of resources for Indigenous patients at the survivorship stage of the cancer care continuum
Regional Indigenous Cancer Plan Priorities and Actions
- Compile and share information on survivorship resources with Indigenous patients, families, communities and Indigenous partners
- Collaborate on pilot project with Wellspring, London to increase Indigenous participation in services and programs tailored to the needs of Indigenous cancer patients and/or families
Anticipated Benefits to Indigenous Communities
- Improved understanding of regional Indigenous survivorship support needs
- Enhanced support frameworks for Indigenous patients and their families, including spiritual care and social work
Regional Indigenous Cancer Plan Overview
- South West Regional Indigenous Cancer Plan: 2024 - 2028
- Regional Indigenous Cancer Plan Reference Material
- Provincial Indigenous Partners
- About Indigenous Communities in the South West Region
- About the Indigenous Cancer Care Unit at Ontario Health
- About the South West Regional Cancer Program
- About Indigenous Health in the Hospital(s)
- Eight Strategic Priorities
- Strategic Priority 1: Building Productive Relationships
- Strategic Priority 2: Measurement, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Strategic Priority 3: Prevention and Well-Being
- Strategic Priority 4: Cancer Screening
- Strategic Priority 5: Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- Strategic Priority 6: Survivorship
- Strategic Priority 7: Education
- Strategic Priority 8: Equitable Access
- Data Governance, Engagement and Reporting Process
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