What are Pathways?
Pathways are flowcharts that show a high-level overview of the care a cancer patient in Ontario should receive. Pathways focus on one type of cancer, during a specific phase of the cancer journey, with the understanding that the patient journey differs from one cancer to another.
The pathways are intended for cancer system and medical community stakeholders, including healthcare providers and administrators. The pathways may also serve as a resource for individuals who are new to the cancer system, such as medical students.
How are the Pathways Developed?
The pathways represent evidence-based best practice for the management of Ontario patients during a specific phase of the cancer journey. They are developed based on evidence from local, national and international clinical practice guidelines. If there is not enough scientific evidence, the consensus of leading multidisciplinary experts in Ontario is used.
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There are three Diagnostic Pathways:
- Lung
- Colorectal
- Prostate
In addition to the Diagnositc Pathways listed above, Treatment Pathways have been developed for various disease sites. Vist the Treatment section of our website to view.