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Our vision is: To find the cause of and a cure for brain tumours while improving the quality of life for those affected. Research is the key to achieving our vision.
The Brain Tumour Registry of Canada collects data from every tumour diagnosed, to better understand prevalence and survival rates for brain tumours, and get a better picture on who is affected, and any possible causes. It was officially launched in May 2019.
The very first Incidence Report was published in May 2019, presents data collected between 2010-2015 in four provinces (BC, AB, MB, ON). The report breaks down tumour incidence according to several factors like age, sex, region and histology.
The first all-Canadian Survival Report breaks down 1, 2, and 5-year survival rates in the same four provinces, with the addition of non-malignant tumour data making this a first of its kind. A further report using data from all provinces and territories will be released early 2021.
For a long time, the only brain tumour demographic research available to Canadian medical professionals came from the United States. This registry uses Canadian data, collected from four provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario), representing 70 per cent of Canada’s population.
It means that every tumour has research value. The more information we have on all types of brain tumours, the better equipped our medical professionals are to provide the best possible treatment to each individual patient. A unique feature of the Brain Tumour Registry is that it features data on both malignant and non-malignant tumours.
Not only that, but having such detailed information on brain tumours helps secure funding for research, health care delivery and drug approvals by federal and provincial agencies.
Donations can be made toward the Brain Tumour Registry, to make sure we can keep it as up-to-date as possible, and ensure that medical professionals have the best information possible.
As part of the 2019 Brain Tumour Webinar Series, Dr. Faith Davis gave an update on the Brain Tumour Registry of Canada. This presentation includes:
Watch a recording of this webinar.