About the OvCAN Initiative
In consultation with communities of patients, clinicians and researchers, Ovarian Cancer Canada has created a three-pronged approach with a clear single aim over the next five years: to improve the outcomes of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Following 4 years of dedicated and collective efforts by Ovarian Cancer Canada, women living with the disease, family members, and other advocates across the country, in 2019 the Government of Canada announced a first-ever commitment of $10 million to fund this initiative, now called OvCAN.
The OvCAN initiative is divided into 3 main priorities. Through these activities, OvCAN will have a significant impact on the outcomes of those with ovarian cancer, helping Canadian women achieve better quality of life and longer survival.