CQI Research Grants

Scholarships are available up to $100,000 and are open to all health professionals involved in cancer care in the partner hospitals -- whether they are physicians, nurses, rehabilitation, psychosocial or allied health professionals. 

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Improving emergency care for cancer patients

Did you know that over half of emergency department visits by cancer patients could be avoided? A new RCN-funded initiative is offering telephone support with a trained nurse to advise patients about their chemotherapy side effects.

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New quality indicators!

The RCN recently released 3 new quality indicators. See how the RCN partner hospitals compare on surgical wait times and clinical trial enrollment.   

Shaping the discussion on cancer care in Canada

RCN executives were among the thought leaders who participated in the  Canadian Partnership Against Cancer's first annual conference. Find out how we are working to develop new solutions to the challenges cancer networks are facing across the country.  

Talking to kids about cancer

Discussing a cancer diagnosis with a young person is tough. A recent RCN project made online modules more accessible to health care professionals and family members to help them understand how children perceive cancer and how best to discuss it. Learn more. 

Fertility preservation options

Many male cancer patients don’t know that treatments can permanently impact their fertility. An RCN-funded project created videos and leaflets to educate them about preserving their fertility before treatment.  Learn more about this important project.

The RCN: A groundbreaking collaboration

McGill and its teaching hospitals have united to improve the patient experience, increase survival rates and reduce the burden of care for cancer patients.

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