Campaign to Control Cancer

The Campaign to Control Cancer (C2CC)is a national coalition of more than 70 leading Canadian cancer organizations. Launched in early 2005, their mission is to fundamentally transform Canada's response to cancer from one of fear and insecurity to one of strength and control. The Campaign is made up of a fearless army of committed and passionate nurses, radiation therapists, doctors, researchers, patients, families, survivors, advocates, cancer groups and concerned Canadians.

February 4, 2010 is World Cancer Day and C2CC is urging world leaders to put cancer control on the agenda of the June 2010 G8 and G20 meetings in Canada.
Cancer control, with its emphasis on prevention, is an effective strategy for attacking the growing burden of disease, especially in the developing world:

• Today, more than 50% of new cancer cases and nearly two-thirds of cancer deaths occur in the low income, lower middle income and upper middle income countries of the developing world. By comparison, in 1970, the developing world accounted for 15% of newly reported cancers (Boyle and Levin [eds.] 2008).

• By 2030, the developing world is expected to bear 70% of the global cancer burden
(Boyle and Levin [eds.] 2008).

Economist Intelligence Unit; "Breakaway: The global burden of cancer— challenges and opportunities", pg. 8

How can you help?

Join us right now by copying and pasting this message into an email to Prime Minister Stephen Harper:

EMAIL: pm@pm.gc.ca  

SUBJECT: Cancer control is on my agenda. It should be on yours.

MESSAGE:

Mr. Prime Minister,

As host country for the 2010 global economic summit—and a global leader in cancer control—the Canadian Government has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share its knowledge and leadership by hosting a panel of leading international experts (including representation from low- and middle-income countries) to discuss global cancer control, and share experiences and best practices in minimizing its health and economic impact.
Cancer control is on my agenda. It should be on yours.
Sincerely,

[Your Name]
Note: please c.c. your correspondance to the address: advocacy@controlcancer.ca