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The Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology (CAPhO) is the professional association in Canada for oncology pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, assistants and students whose primary focus is the care of patients with cancer. For over 20 years, CAPhO has advocated for its members across Canada as well as the many patients we serve. CAPhO has also advocated for oncology pharmacy as an area of specialty practice.

Watch this page for updates on CAPhO's advocacy initiatives.

Advocacy News

On Monday, November 27, 2023, CAPhO Board of Directors and Advocacy Committee members met in Ottawa with Members of Parliament and All-Party Cancer Caucus members.

Pharmacists have an important role to play in cancer care, and the Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology is fully behind them.

CAPhO President, Tina Crosbie, was interviewed by CTV Vancouver advocating for NACI to create a nationwide framework that provides the COVID-19 vaccine on schedule for patients with cancer.

See Tina Crosbie's interview with CTV Calgary

Listen to the interview with CAPhO President, Tina Crosbie on Radio NL in Kamloops on the subject of delayed vaccines.

Read more about the media coverage CAPhO has received in the last few days on the subject of vaccinations.

Read more about CAPhO's participation in an Appreciating Canadian Pharmacy national advocacy campaign.

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