Cancer Care Ontario
The Prevention Program leads the development of strategies and policies to deal with cancer risk factors. This Program works closely with the Population Health Program and uses evidence to address well-established cancer risks, such as smoking, obesity and physical inactivity.
With a growing and aging population, Ontario faces an unprecedented increase in the number of people living with and dying from cancer. The best way to control cancer is through prevention.
Complete your cancer risk assessment with this online tool that helps you understand your risks for cancer and what to do to help lower these risks.
Learn about the benefits of quitting smoking for people with cancer and what healthcare providers can do to help them quit smoking.
Read about chronic disease and risk factor burden estimates for Ontario.
Our fourth report in a series focused on policy and program indicators to reduce cancer risk factors and exposures in Ontario.
This multi-year plan lays out a comprehensive approach to chronic disease prevention.