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www.duHiamregion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, JULY 14,2004 PAGE 5 Cancer Centre vital to GTA, VP says '/BY CARLY FOSTER //Staff writer DURHAM -- A report that •. i-says cancer cases will rise by 62 - .. ; per in the next decade has shone a spotlight on Durham's critical v need for the R.S. McLaughlin "Cancer Centre. The report by Cancer Care Ontario says a growing and aging population will mean Durham Region will have 3,883 new cases of cancer a year by 2014, up from 2,402 this year. Currently, there's a gaping hole in the eastern part of the Greater Toronto Area for cancer treatment. Although some chemotherapy is available locally, locally, people have to travel to hospitals hospitals in downtown Toronto for radiation, radiation, said Dr. Peter Dickson, vice president of the centre. But Durham's cancer centre f 1 Will be a big piece in a truly regional regional cancer system, he said. "The (centre) is not just an Oshawa or Oshawa-Whitby resource, resource, it's for everyone," he said, adding the catchment area includes Peterborough, Halibur- ton and Kawartha Pine-Ridge. """We're trying to make sure all .cancer needs are met no matter •where you live in this region." Called the most comprehensive comprehensive look yet at the state of cancer care in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), The GTA 2014 Cancer Report says the cancer system is characterized by "wide variations in activity, duplications, perceived perceived gaps, uncoordinated care and the lack of consistent quality . ; ,.and safety standards, y,. , "These problems will become more severe in the face of continuing continuing demands for cancer services." services." v . r . Dr. Dickson agreed. * y "Critically, it's about coordi- . nating care so everyone is, clear /O on what happens next, without having to wait two or three weeks tJ 'between every appointment," he 0:1 said. "We want to try and provide 1,10 a sense of continuity so you don't <°'have to come back 17 times to get ^treatment." to The communication system of " I'cancer is complicated enough, Dr. Dickson said. There's the patients patients themselves, their family, their local doctor, diagnostics stfipéople, surgeons, pathologists htand home care organizations. :r.r, "It's called patient-centred oucarei, (and). it .means, trying very 1 nu hard...so patients get the care ,' Ui when they need it," he said. "A ^rkey to that is communication...so (l0! that everyone who needs to know, '.does know." And with more communication, communication, coordination and the centre itself will come reduced waiting i times, Dr. Dickson said. - 1 v; On top of chemotherapy and ^ Eradiation will be more medical 01 and oncology staff, nurses and '•-surgeons. Between 100 and 200 people will work in the centre '-/when it opens, and that will rise Miras the centre grows. ".Hu "There is a twin goal: one is just to make it easier, to take out the uncertainty so people know Golfers can tee off to help kids what is happening next," Dr. Dickson said. "(The other) is just getting it done quicker...and just get on to treatment faster." And the timing of the report couldn't be better to help with those goals, he added. "(The report) is a very timely thing for the Durham Region cancer centre," Dr. Dickson said. "It gives support to everything we've always wanted to do." With files from Torstar News Service The number of cancer cases will almost double in some areas of the 905 and Toronto by 2014. Region 2004 cases 2014 cases Per cent increase 10 Spicer Sq. 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Skill contests will give golfers .ran opportunity to test their skills J-and have some'fun and win (prizes. A roast beef dinner in /(.--.Newcastle will be served by Steamers restaurant following the tournament. Hole-in-one prizes will be sponsored by Jeff Stewart of Cowan Pontiac in Bowmanville. v They include a 2005 Buick, golf Trip to the Palm Coast, 36 Dozen 1 JNike golf balls and a Nike forged titanium driver. Gr ' A golfer sunk a hole in one at ° the 2001 tournament and received a 2002 Buick Century. A hole in "'one could also win a golfer a chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii courtesy of Grant Morris Cruise and Travel. r*v To register a team, donate a tjprize or sponsor a hole, contact L Lisa McNce Baker at 905-623- 6646. • Liberty Dental says "Thank You! Clarington!! 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