2025-2035 Pan-Canadian Lung Cancer Action Plan

Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer-related death in Canada. Despite significant advancements in treatment options and methods for screening and diagnosis, much work remains to be done to reduce the number of lives lost to this disease.

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) partnered with a broad range of organizations, patient-based groups, and individuals with lived and living experience to create the Pan-Canadian Lung Cancer Action Plan. This plan reflects the voices of individuals at the frontline of care, including patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, health charities, and government representatives. It’s built on input from people with expertise in the barriers and the opportunities to improve lung cancer care in Canada.

Central to this effort is the recognition of the gross inequities that exist in access to life-saving lung cancer prevention, treatment and care across the country, contributing to disparities in health outcomes for many underserved communities. The stigma surrounding lung cancer further exacerbates these inequities, making it harder for individuals to get the care they need and the compassion they deserve. It’s time to break down these barriers to ensure access for all to expanded screening programs, innovative treatments and the highest standard of care.