BC Cancer has a general care pathway for all people diagnosed with cancer.
This page is for patients, families and the public.
If you are a health care professional looking for detailed clinical pathway information, visit: Clinical Care Pathways (health professionals).
This figure shows a general cancer care pathway that many people may experience.
It explains:
- The main stages of the cancer journey
- How you may move through each stage
- The support services available throughout your care
BC Cancer is continuing to improve cancer care pathways by developing:
- Tumour-specific clinical pathways for health care providers
- Patient-focused resources for each type of cancer
BC Cancer created these pathways with input from health care experts across many areas, including:
- Surgical oncology
- Medical oncology
- Radiation oncology
- Family medicine
- Supportive care
- Indigenous care
- Palliative care
There pathways help ensure high-quality cancer care across British Columbia. They also help patients, families and care teams:
- Understand the cancer journey
- Know what to expect next
- Find the right services and resources
Last updated: September 13, 2023
Next review: September 2024
