Vision, Mission & Values

Vision

Creating a brighter future for patients and families through excellence, innovation, and collaboration.    

Mission

To promote and advance:

  • Excellence in radiation medicine.
  • Interests of the profession and the public.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration.

Values

  • We are committed to safe, quality, and compassionate care of our patients.
  • We govern our decision-making and actions on the principles of integrity, transparency, professionalism, equity, and accountability.
  • We foster teamwork and collaboration within CARO and between associated organizations and disciplines.
  • We lead and innovate in radiation oncology and mentor the next generation to become responsible and passionate advocates for our profession.
  • We are dedicated to optimizing the sustainability of cancer care in Canada and minimizing its effects on the health of the planet.

Goals

Education

  • Promote and provide educational opportunities related to radiation oncology.
  • Serve as the lead organization to facilitate networking among Canadian radiation oncology professionals.

Advocacy & Promotion

  • Increase understanding of the value of radiation therapy as a safe and effective cancer treatment among the public, patients, and allied health professionals.
  • Serve as a strong voice for radiation medicine disciplines.

Access & Quality

  • Advocate for an optimal supply of well-trained radiation oncology professionals.
  • Promote work to sustain and further develop radiation treatment quality improvement initiatives and research.

  Equity

  • Promote safe and inclusive working and training environments.
  • Promote equity within the Canadian radiation oncology community and support mentorship of persons in their training and careers.
  • Collaborate with partner organizations to enable health equity-oriented cancer care.

Revised September, 2023