The Heather Cutler Foundation Petitions House of Commons, Calling for Urgent Pancreatic Cancer Reforms
Foundation Seeks Public Support for E-Petition Aimed at Reforming Pancreatic Cancer Treatment and Closing Access Gaps for Patients Nationwide
Press release
published
21 Oct
by The Heather Cutler Foundation
Heather Cutler, a dedicated nurse with over 35 years of service in Newfoundland, is pictured here during her career. Her experience and challenges fac
Pancreatic cancer continues to pose a significant challenge, with a five-year survival rate stagnating at just 10% over the past two decades. The petition highlights the interprovincial disparities in access to care, especially for patients in rural communities, urging the federal government to take action. A key focus of the petition is the establishment of a unified national framework that includes both genetic and somatic testing, which could vastly improve patient outcomes by aligning them with targeted therapies and clinical trials based on their tumor’s molecular profile.
“Despite advancements in precision medicine, many Canadians are confronted with the harsh reality that their health outcomes are often determined by their postal code,” stated Christopher Cutler, Founder of The Heather Cutler Foundation. “It’s imperative for the Canadian government to back initiatives like the CRAFT framework and Health Canada’s modernization of clinical trials to foster long-term improvements. However, immediate strategies are necessary for those who require solutions now. Our petition aims to change this by advocating for the timely approval of treatments and greater equity in cancer care across the country.”
Additionally, the petition addresses delays in funding for crucial drugs, such as Onivyde, a chemotherapy treatment that is approved in other countries but remains out of reach for many Canadians due to extended negotiations by the Pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA).
Call to Action 📢
The Heather Cutler Foundation encourages all Canadians to support the petition by sharing it on Change.org. Once authorized and published, citizens will have the opportunity to sign it directly through the House of Commons e-petitions platform. The foundation remains committed to advocating for policies that ensure better access to pancreatic cancer treatment and improved survival rates nationwide.
For more information on the petition, please visit https://change.org/TeamHeather.
ABOUT THE HEATHER CUTLER FOUNDATION
The Heather Cutler Foundation, incorporated on October 11, 2024, is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to improving pancreatic cancer treatment, empowering patients, and promoting equitable healthcare access in Heather Cutler’s memory.
Add your signature, sign the petition on Change.org
Media Contacts
• Name: Christopher Cutler, Founder
• Email: christopher@heathercutler.ca
• Phone: 647-221-6247
• X: @kesenwang
Category : Legal & Government
Tags : Pancreatic cancer awareness, healthcare reform, cancer treatment disparities, Canadian healthcare policy, advocacy, non-profit initiatives.
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