Position Statements
Position Statement
Treating Patients without On-Site Radiation Oncologist
The Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists recommends that patients in Canada be treated at Radiation Oncology centres where Radiation Oncologists are on-site and readily available to supervise patients’ treatments. However, it is recognized that… Read More
July 8, 2003
Position Statement
Use of electronic technologies in improving patient outcomes
CARO-ACRO strongly supports and encourages the use of contemporary electronic technologies in the Canadian health care system. This provides enhanced opportunities for: Monitoring patient outcomes to verify that all Canadians benefit from high quality… Read More
January 24, 2003
Position Statement
Current shortage of Canadian training positions for radiation oncologists
The specialty of Radiation Oncology is relatively small but pivotal in the delivery of cancer care services. Acute shortages of manpower adversely affect Canada’s ability to provide radiation therapy. CARO believes that it is extremely… Read More
January 21, 2003
Position Statement
Impact of long waiting lists for diagnostic surgery, x-rays, on patient referrals
National and provincial surveys report lengthy delays in access to diagnostic imaging and surgeries for cancer diagnosis. When this results in delays to referral to specialist oncology consultation, there can be a significant, negative… Read More
January 21, 2003
Position Statement
National/provincial system requirements to improve patient outcomes
Patient outcomes will be improved by ensuring that all patients with cancer are diagnosed quickly and accurately and then managed promptly according to evidence based and regularly updated guidelines. Treatment should be supervised by… Read More
January 21, 2003
Position Statement
Current need for improved technology for treating cancer patients
New technology in radiation therapy allows us to treat cancer patients with greater accuracy. It also dramatically reduces side effects. This technology has been widely available in the US for several years. Unfortunately, very few cancer… Read More
October 25, 2002
Position Statement
Foreign trained radiation oncologists being licensed to practice in Canada
The Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology is pleased that the vast majority of physicians practicing Radiation Oncology in Canada are certified by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or… Read More
July 1, 2001
Position Statement
Access to Treatment
At present, many Canadian cancer patients are facing unacceptable delays in receiving radiation therapy, in some cases in excess of 6-9 months. In much of Canada, patients are advised to travel to… Read More
January 10, 2000