CSSO Position Statement

“There is evidence that the number of patients requiring surgery for their diagnosis and/or management of various cancers is increasing. Although there are many factors involved in the timely delivery of excellent health care, the Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology recommends that appropriate numbers of specialists be suitably trained and have available the necessary resources to allow patients to be seen in consultation within two weeks of referral and to allow treatment, including surgery, to be initiated within two weeks of completion of any necessary preoperative tests.”.