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The Canadian Champion, Fniday. Apdl 3, 1998-25 NORTH END NISSAN HALTON supports the VMCETUNO I Cancer Society e N REIUIOvir' diKProudly serving its members since 1957 1)~'. 24 si Bulit for the Human Race EARL DOLMVAGE 5'Or4L7n w <..j ~~ Branch Manager* * *- e * i 44 Main Street East 0 O s ii~ ~ri : ~~ - ~ ~Milton, Ontario 218 Main St., Box 41 Milton, Ont. L9T 4Y9 - e:'- e- '-(905) 8784168 (905) 875-2999 do the best job possible, but until now they have lacked a coordinated system through which to share or receive information. Cancer Care Ontario will develop a cohe- sive and coordinated system to allow ser- vice providers to work together. Reproduced fromn Cancer Care, a publica- tion of Cancer Care Ontario, the provinces Cancer Agency. - iIEêý,IL 'ý In the mid 1990's the provincial govern- ment commissioned a review of the cancer system in Ontario. Hundreds of cancer patients, their families, 'and health protes- sionals across the province were asked for their opinions on cancer care and services. The conclusion: Patients asked for a better co-ordinated system with consistant stan- dards. The provincial government responded last April by launching a new agency called Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) to oversee and coordinate cancer care in the province. Cancer Care Ontario recently completed a plan for changes to the cancer systemn by the year 2000, Cancer Care magazine asked Dr. Charles Hollenburg, president and chief executive officer of CCO, to explain why the organization is needed and what it will do. Q. Why does the Cancer System need improvement? A. Individuals, organizations, agencies and health professionals provide excellent care, but they tend to work in isolation. As a result, there are variations in the quality of care and many barriers that patients must penetrate in order to move from one service to another. In the most stressful times of their lives, patients are left on their own to navigate a complete array of services and health prof essionals. Al health professionals and organizations that provide services to patients want to Dennis Gubenco At some point and time in our lives we will al experience loss. Whether it be a family mem- ber, a good friend or a co-worker. In August 1996 my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. That day my family's whole world was altered. lnstead of playing golf with my father, we were taking him to radiation treatments and chemotherapy. It was a very sad and difficult time for us. But, we did find solace in the vol- unteers of the Canadian Cancer Society. They spoke with my father, when we could not hide our fears. They held our hands when it seemed ail was lost. My father succumbed to this horrific disease March 6th, 1997. Please assist the volunteers-in any way you can. Help us beat this disease. Please give generously to you local Canadian Cancer Society. Special thanks to the Oncology Doctors and nurses at Credit Valley Hospital. Also a special thank you to Trudy Collins-A special f riend and wonderful volunteer. Vicki-Lynn (Gubenco) Preston ERLAN Aeraspaco Canada Ltd. Spar Precision 180 Market Drive, Milton (905) 875-4000 Fax (905) 875-4082 PU4 The Royal Canadian Legion Pte. U.J. (Joe) Waters Branch 1;21 Charles St. 878-9005 BETTER LIVING B ~HO ME HEALTH CARE Brian Mauro Owner TEL 1-905-875-2458 25 B Commercial Street FAX: 1-905-875-2081 Milton, Ontario, L9T 2H6 TF: 1-888-720-7256 Canada "A TEAM 0F CARING PROFESSIONALS" IwIMcCUAIG CUT IT AT AHSR 11.11INSURANCE LIMITED o ALL CLASSES 0F INSURANCE I3wbli(te.qoIoda> Monthly& 5LyLîn Skp W PYmentlabe 23 years in business 208 MAIN ST. E., MILTON, ONTARIO 148 Main St., Milton Chembond Uimited 2130 Wiliams Parkway 87 -8 4878-391,6F909-63 Brampton, Ontario