The pandemic has had a profound effect around the world, creating unprecedented demanding situations for fitness systems around the world. The world has noticed that governments, fitness authorities, politicians, and policymakers are mobilizing like never before to prevent the spread of the virus and reduce the death rate. Not only has COVID-19 challenged us to rethink, reevaluate, and reshape our physical care priorities and strategies, but the collective reaction to the virus has also highlighted the strength of collaboration, innovation, and adaptability, which is imperative. We have a trio that, if used effectively, can fill the many gaps in the existing physical care system, one of which is cancer care.
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The importance of collaboration. The pandemic has highlighted the impact of cross-sectoral collaborations to address public health challenges;
Reinventing patient partnerships is imperative. Health disparities underscore the need for patient partnership models and emphasize the role of the number one care physicians;
Health systems want to be resilient and sustainable. The lack of investment in fitness has highlighted the need for a strong and sustainable fitness system, adding preparation;
The data will need to lay the groundwork for evidence-based action. Knowledge gathering and real-time research have played an important role in shaping policy decisions during the pandemic, setting a precedent for effective cancer control strategies;
Innovations will have to be disruptive to cancer care. The pandemic has revealed the urgency of modernizing cancer care processes and adopting innovations that adjust the prestige quo;
Social determinants of health matter more than ever before. Tackling inequities is crucial for alleviating the disproportionate burden of cancer on marginalized communities.
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Prevention is the most productive defense. During the pandemic, the importance of prevention has been emphasized, highlighting its role in obtaining better fitness results and reducing costs.
Like COVID-19, cancer requires collective commitment from governments, regulators, payers, physical care providers, patients and patient groups, communities, and stakeholders such as the pharmaceutical, biotech, and generation industries. resources, foster innovation, and rethink our physical care priorities, together.
Political will is also important. Prioritizing cancer care demands a commitment from our leaders, and as we navigate the aftermath of COVID-19, it’s imperative that we channel the same sense of urgency, collaboration, and innovation into the cancer fight and bring it to the forefront of the national agenda.
By making cancer care a policy priority, we are demonstrating our commitment to the well-being of Canadians and the sustainability of our physical care formula. By applying the lessons learned from COVID-19, we can create a formula for physical care that is not only responsive, but in fact equitable, patient-centered, and able to cope with the demanding situations of the future.
Cancer demands our attention, and the time to act is now.
Together, we can move cancer to the most sensible place on the political calendar and work toward a Canada where cancer is no longer the burden it is today. Join us in making cancer a political priority by #prioritizecancer #dobetter and by visiting cancercolab. ca.
To learn more about how COVID-19 classes can be implemented to prioritize cancer care in Canada, read “The Crisis as a Catalyst: Using COVID-19 Lessons to Prioritize Cancer Care in Canada,” a report by thecancercollaborative.
Sabrina Hanna is the CEO of Cancer Collaborative.
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