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May 18, 2010, 15:00 ET

Canadian Cancer Statistics 2010 Released by the Canadian Cancer Society with Special Focus on Care and Support for Dying Patients

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    DATE:        May 19, 2010
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STORY SUMMARY: The type and quality of care and services to ensure a cancer patient dies with dignity in the setting of their choice depends on where the person lives in Canada, according to a special report about end-of-life care in Canadian Cancer Statistics 2010, released by the Canadian Cancer Society.

Audio clips from:

Dr. Prithwish De, Epidemiologist, Cancer Control Policy, Canadian Cancer Society

Heather Chappell, Director, Cancer Control Policy, Canadian Cancer Society

Caregiver Joanne Morrison

SCRIPT:

CCS_01 (CCS-Dr. Prithwish De)

TORONTO. X-12s. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada - in 2005 (the most recent data available), 29% of all deaths in Canada were from cancer.

("...and aging population.") (CNW Group)

TAG: Dr. Prithwish De is co-author of the special report and an epidemiologist with the Canadian Cancer Society.

CCS_02 (CCS-Dr. Prithwish De)

TORONTO. X-12s. Dying from cancer or any terminal illness is a difficult topic, but it's crucial to continue examining this issue.

("...to die with dignity.") (CNW Group)

Tag: Dr. Prithwish De is co-author of the special report and an epidemiologist with the Canadian Cancer Society.

CCS_03 (CCS-Dr. Prithwish De)

TORONTO. X-15s. The type and quality of care and services to ensure a cancer patient dies with dignity in the setting of their choice depends on where the person lives in Canada.

("...addressed in Canada.") (CNW Group)

Tag: Dr. Prithwish De is co-author of the special report and an epidemiologist with the Canadian Cancer Society.

CCS_04 (CCS-HeatherChappel)

TORONTO. X-8s. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada - in 2005 (the most recent data available), 29% of all deaths in Canada were from cancer.

("...setting of their choice.") (CNW Group)

TAG: Heather Chappell is the Director of Cancer Control Policy with the Canadian Cancer Society.

CCS_05 (CCS-HeatherChappel)

TORONTO. X-12s. The type and quality of care and services to ensure a cancer patient dies with dignity in the setting of their choice depends on where the person lives in Canada.

("...across the country.") (CNW Group)

Tag: Heather Chappell is the Director of Cancer Control Policy with the Canadian Cancer Society.

CCS_06 (CCS-HeatherChappel)

TORONTO. X-17s. Families caring for dying people experience significant psychological and financial burdens.

("...for these caregivers.") (CNW Group)

Tag: Heather Chappell is the Director of Cancer Control Policy with the Canadian Cancer Society.

CCS_07 (CCS-JoanneMorrison)

TORONTO. X-25s. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada - in 2005 (the most recent data available), 29% of all deaths in Canada were from cancer.

("...years after diagnosis.") (CNW Group)