A Better Cancer SystemCancer Care Nova Scotia, a program of the Department of Health and Wellness, was created to reduce the effects of cancer on individuals and families through research, prevention and screening, and lessen the fear of cancer through education and information.

CCNS Excellence Awards » Cancer Answers Lectures»  Cancer Patient Navigation »

Health Professional Education » Systemic Therapy » Colon Cancer Prevention Program »

Enabling QualitySince 1998, CCNS has led cancer system change and improved cancer services by bringing care closer to home, providing standards and guidelines to support consistent care, and increased skill levels of health professionals.

Colon Cancer » Cervical Cancer » CCNS Newsletter »

Systemic Therapy » Health Professionals Education » Cancer Answers Public Lectures »

Information and SupportCancer Care Nova Scotia is developing programs so patients and families have the information and support they need to make informed decisions about their care.

Cancer Patient Family Network » Cancer Patient Navigation » Cancer Answers Lectures »

Clinical Trials » Medication Information Sheets »

Quality Prevention and CareCancer Care Nova Scotia works with district health authorities, cancer specialists and other health professionals to develop policies and programs which enable quality cancer prevention and care, based on evidence and best practice.

Standards and Guidelines » Pediatric Cancer »

Cancer Patient Navigation »

Prevention & DetectionAlmost 30 per cent of cancers can be prevented through diet and healthy lifestyle choices. CCNS works with partners to promote a healthy diet and active lifestyles.

Sun Safe Nova Scotia » ACT (Tobacco) »

Colon Cancer Prevention Program » Cervical Cancer Prevention Program »

Education is KeyThe field of cancer medicine is evolving daily. Continuing education provides health professionals with up-to-the-minute information on treatment and side effects to assist health professionals in meeting patients needs.

Interprofessional Core Curriculum » Surgical Oncology Network » Standards»

Palliative Care Front Line Education » CCNS Guidelines

Knowledge is PowerThrough research we learn more about cancer every day, improving treatment options for patients and getting another step closer to a cure. Statistics provide the big picture for districts and as a province, such as how treatments are working, where services are needed and help us plan for the future.

Atlantic Partnership for Tomorrow's Health (PATH) »

NS Cancer Statistics » Clinical Trials »