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Canadian Cancer Statistics

This publication reports cancer incidence and mortality in Canada, analyzed by gender, age and province/territory. It includes current year estimates of incidence and mortality, probabilities of developing or dying from cancer, causes of premature death in Canada, patterns of cancer in children and youth and annual special topics.

The goal of Canadian Cancer Statistics is to provide health professionals, researchers and policy-makers with detailed information that is intended to stimulate new research and will help decision-makers and policy-makers at all levels make decisions and set priorities.

Welcome to the National Cancer Institute of Canada

Funded by the Canadian Cancer Society and The Terry Fox Foundation, the National Cancer Institute of Canada is the country's premier research organization dedicated to supporting outstanding cancer research and advancing cancer control. Last year, we provided $67 million to support excellent cancer research and related programs across the country.

Panel I: Clinical Trials and Clinical Studies

Grants submitted to Panel I range across the spectrum of patient-focused studies related to cancer prevention, detection, pharmacokinetic evaluation of new therapies and outcome analysis. In addition, side effects of therapy and psychosocial effects of therapy are considered by this panel. Clinical studies range from small feasibility studies to multi-center phase III studies. Primary disease sites include all types of cancer