Vision

Creating a brighter future for patients and families through excellence, innovation, and collaboration.    

Mission

To promote and advance:

• Excellence in radiation medicine.
• Interests of the profession and the public.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration.

Values

• We are committed to safe, quality, and compassionate care of our patients.
• We govern our decision-making and actions on the principles of integrity, transparency, professionalism, equity, and accountability.
• We foster teamwork and collaboration within CARO and between associated organizations and disciplines.
• We lead and innovate in radiation oncology and mentor the next generation to become responsible and passionate advocates for our profession.
• We are dedicated to optimizing the sustainability of cancer care in Canada and minimizing its effects on the health of the planet.

Goals

Education

• Promote and provide educational opportunities related to radiation oncology.
• Serve as the lead organization to facilitate networking among Canadian radiation oncology professionals.

Advocacy & Promotion

• Increase understanding of the value of radiation therapy as a safe and effective cancer treatment among the public, patients, and allied health professionals.
• Serve as a strong voice for radiation medicine disciplines.

Access & Quality

• Advocate for an optimal supply of well-trained radiation oncology professionals.
• Promote work to sustain and further develop radiation treatment quality improvement initiatives and research.

  Equity

• Promote safe and inclusive working and training environments.
• Promote equity within the Canadian radiation oncology community and support mentorship of persons in their training and careers.
• Collaborate with partner organizations to enable health equity-oriented cancer care.

Revised September, 2023