Family Practice Oncology Network

Bringing the lens of primary care to BC Cancer, and providing cancer care education and resources for primary care providers throughout BC and the Yukon.

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Education opportunities

GPO education programs

 

BC Cancer developed the GPO Education Program in 2004, with the support of UBC's Department of Family Practice Enhanced Skills Program, and with input from many family physicians and oncologists. Special thanks are also extended to BC Cancer physicians and members of the GPO Education Program Working Group& who deliver the education and ensure the currency and value of the curriculum.

One hundred and seventy-six family physicians from 33 communities have completed the program to date and are actively practising as general practitioners in oncology. (See GPO Map of BC). BC Cancer also trains GPOs and nurse practitioners for its various sites through this program.
More about GPO Education Program

 

The network strives to provide directly relevant, accessible oncology continuing medical education opportunities for primary care providers in BC and the Yukon. Case study days, conferences and learning sessions are held throughout the year.
More about CME opportunities

 

Current issue: Fall 2025 (PDF)

A means to keep family physicians informed on new initiatives and developments, and to promote awareness of resources and opportunities.

The Journal is published every spring and fall and distributed to every BC/Yukon family physician.

Communication & Journal of Family Practice Oncology are now digital

Since the beginning of Fall in 2022, the FPON journal & communications have been delivered directly to your digital device - no more paper copies!

To subscribe, sign up through the sign-up button link below, or by scanning the QR code. A copy of future communications and journals will come directly to your digital device. Questions? Please contact us at fpon@bccancer.bc.ca.
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‎Access previous issues

 

Presented in partnership with UBC's Division of Continuing Professional Development, webcasts are held 8-9:00 a.m. (Pacific time) the third Thursday of every month (except July, August and December). Our complimentary webcasts provide opportunity to participate in topical, interactive oncology presentations from anywhere with internet access.

Accreditation

This group learning program has been reviewed and approved by the UBC Division of Continuing Professional Development. This group learning course meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for 1 Mainpro+ credit per session.​

This program was co-developed with UBC CPD and BC Cancer, Family Practice Oncology Network (FPON) and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance.
More about webcasts

 

The network develops brief, practical cancer care guidelines for primary care often in collaboration with the BC Guidelines and Protocols Advisory Committee (GPAC).
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Clinical resources

Guidelines

The network develops brief, practical cancer care guidelines for primary care often in collaboration with the BC Guidelines and Protocols Advisory Committee (GPAC).
More about guidelines

Clinical care pathways

BC Cancer has created tumour-specific clinical care pathways. These pathways have been approved by the respective BC Cancer tumour group and broader community interest groups over a 3 month consultation phase.
More about tumour-specific pathways

Resources

Supportive care

Supportive care services are available at all BC Cancer regional cancer centres and include access to:

  • Art therapy
  • Nutrition
  • Pain and symptom management
  • Patient and family counselling
  • Physiotherapy
  • Psychiatry
  • Speech-language pathology
  • Spiritual health
  • Vocational rehabilitation

More information on supportive care

Hereditary Cancer Program

The Hereditary Cancer Program (HCP) provides genetic counselling and genetic testing for BC/Yukon residents who may have inherited an increased risk for certain types of cancer. This link provides direction about HCP referrals, information and resources for health professionals to use when discussing hereditary cancer assessment with your patients/families.
More information on Hereditary Cancer Program

Screening

Screening is for those without symptoms. It can prevent cancer or help catch it in its earliest stages, allowing more treatment options and a better chance of recovery. BC Cancer has four province-wide screening programs for breast, cervical, colon and lung cancer.
More information on screening

Adolescent & young adult cancer care and support

Every year in Canada, over 8,300 adolescents and young adults (AYA), ages 15-39, are diagnosed with cancer. AYAs have unique needs and challenges. Below is a collection of resources to help navigate these challenges and get support.
More information on AYACCS

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About Family Practice Oncology Network

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Initiated in 2002, Family Practice Oncology Network programs and initiatives have grown to include:
In 2017, BC Cancer established its Provincial Primary Care Program of which the Network and all its initiatives are a part. The Primary Program is building on the Network's success, expanding to bring the voice of primary care to BC Cancer and facilitating communication throughout the cancer care system. See Moving Forward and Priorities tabs below for details. 

Priorities

Moving Forward
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