• Overview
• Business Plan
• Cancer Centre
• Strategy Updates
• NCCS Programs

Overview of the Northern Cancer Control Strategy

The Northern Cancer Control Strategy is a joint initiative between the Provincial Health Services Authority, BC Cancer Agency and Northern Health. The priorities outlined in the strategy are designed to improve outcomes and build the essential foundation required to improve the continuum of cancer care in the North. The objectives of the Northern Cancer Control Strategy are to:

• Decrease the incidence of cancer
• Increase survival from cancer
• Improve the quality of life
• Improve access to services for Northerners

The Northern Cancer Control Strategy will enhance all aspects of the continuum of cancer care from prevention & promotion, screening, detection & diagnosis, treatment, supportive care & rehabilitation, to palliative & end of life care.

Historical development of the Strategy

• 1980’s to 2005 – Northern residents have been actively advocating for a Cancer Centre in the North.
• 2005 – Development of the Northern Cancer Control Strategy by Northern Health and BC Cancer Agency.
• Late 2005 – Radiation Therapy Review assessed the feasibility of a radiation therapy centre in the North.
• Late 2005 – Systemic Therapy Review of Chemotherapy Services rendered in the North.
• 2006 – Premier’s Consultation for Improved Cancer Care in Northern BC was developed and proposed 4 key recommendations. Download
• 2007 – A Northern Cancer Control Strategy Business Plan was developed to propose enhancements across the cancer control continuum.
• 2007 – Announcement by the Premier of BC that a BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North will be established in Prince George by 2012.
• 2007 – Enhancements of other cancer control services have begun to be implemented.
• May 2008 – The business plan was approved and funded

The Northern Cancer Control Strategy Business Plan

Total annual new cancer diagnosis cases in northern BC will increase from 1061 in 2007 to 1219 in 2012. Based on this projection, the business plan proposed enhancements to each component of the cancer care continuum of services including :

• Prevention
• Screening
• Navigation
• Detection and Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Support Services
• Enablers
• Lodging

For more details about the Business Plan - click here

Watch our presentation video to find out more about the Northern Cancer Control Strategy. Then click on the links below to hear how local professionals feel about being a part of the strategy and how important it is to our region.

Karim Karmali COO & VP of Management & Operations BC Cancer Agency	Hal Collier Chief Project Officer Northern Cancer Control Strategy
Dr. Ronald Chapman Executive Director Northern Cancer Control Strategy	Dr. Susan O'Reilly Vice President Cancer Care BC Cancer Agency