Welcome from the CAPhO President

As the Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology (CAPhO) continues to build on the work of past leaders and the many dedicated volunteers who support our community, I am honoured to step into the role of President. I look forward to working alongside the Board of Directors and our members to advance oncology pharmacy practice across Canada.

CAPhO’s mission is to promote, support, and advance oncology pharmacy practice nationwide. As a member-driven association, our collective commitment is essential to ensuring that patients with cancer across the country receive the highest quality of care. Our values, which focus on quality of pharmacy care, inclusivity and accountability to members, collaboration and engagement, and knowledge advancement and innovation, remain central to our direction and guide the priorities of our 2025-2028 strategic plan.

These values shape our initiatives and connect us as a community. The Board of Directors is committed to fostering an environment that supports growth, innovation, and meaningful engagement across all areas of the association. Recent initiatives advancing these efforts include:

  • The development of the AOcpKPI Knowledge Mobilization Guide, supporting the implementation and uptake of Ambulatory Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Key Performance Indicators across practice settings in Canada. (Target release date: Fall 2026)
  • The development of CAPhO’s Career Mentorship Program, designed to support professional growth and strengthen connections across all career stages.
  • The website revamp, focused on enhancing user experience and improving access to resources for members.
  • Virtual Coffees with the Board of Directors, providing a dedicated forum for open dialogue and member engagement.
  • The Professional Liability Insurance Program, supporting members with accessible and relevant coverage options.
  • A member-driven educational initiative, designed to support the development of  educational materials  targeted to patients and oncology pharmacy professionals.
  • The Endorsement Program which reviews externally developed education materials and resources and provides access to members of the oncology pharmacy community

Together, these initiatives, and many more, reflect CAPhO’s continued focus on supporting members, strengthening connections, and advancing practice.

As the recognized leader in oncology pharmacy in Canada, CAPhO will continue to evolve alongside our members and the needs of the profession. I am excited to build on this momentum and support the important work being done across our community.

Thank you for being a valued member of our oncology pharmacy community and for your ongoing commitment to CAPhO.

Nikki Blosser

Nikki Blosser
CAPhO President