Cancer Care Ontario
Cancer Care Ontario
Cancer Care Ontario (pronunciation: /ˈkænsər kɛər ɒnˈtɛərioʊ/) is an organization responsible for improving cancer services in the province of Ontario, Canada.
Etymology
The term Cancer Care Ontario is derived from the organization's mission to provide comprehensive care for cancer patients in Ontario. The word "cancer" originates from the Latin cancer meaning "crab", due to the crab-like spread of an invasive tumor. "Care" is from the Old English caru or cære, meaning "sorrow, anxiety, grief", which in this context refers to the attention and services provided to alleviate these feelings. "Ontario" is from the Iroquoian word kanadario, meaning "sparkling" or "beautiful water".
Overview
Cancer Care Ontario is a government agency that advises the Ontario government on the delivery of cancer services and prevention measures. It also oversees the funding and delivery of cancer services, collects and analyzes data, and works to improve the quality of cancer care in the province.
Related Terms
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Ontario Health: The government agency responsible for overseeing healthcare delivery in Ontario. Cancer Care Ontario is a part of Ontario Health.
- Healthcare in Canada: The collective set of systems and institutions providing healthcare in Canada.
- Cancer prevention: Measures taken to lower the chance of getting cancer.
- Cancer treatment: Medical strategies used to manage cancer, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, stem cell transplant, and precision medicine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cancer Care Ontario
- Wikipedia's article - Cancer Care Ontario
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