Making sure your voice is heard is one of the most important aspects regarding patient advocacy.

In September 2010 we will be launching a new Quality of Life survey.  Please make sure you answer the survey - it is YOUR health care. Every voice counts, your voice deserved to be heard.

The CML Society has established and maintains ongoing communications with public bodies whose decisions impact the well-being of patients. The Society lobbies both federal and provincial governments in order to ensure that it is kept apprised of developing legislative activities and to help effect desired outcomes for the benefit of CML patients.

Currently there is a lack of consistency across Canada as all treatment options are not necessarily available in all provinces. Click on this link to download the Map of Shame, showing that Canada tied for last place when compared to 21 other countries.

You may wish to lobby your MP in order to ensure that all Canadians with CML are afforded the same opportunities to fight their disease. To find out the name of your MPs:

Federal government

Canadian Provinces and Territories:

• Alberta
• British Columbia
  
• PEI
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Nova Scotia
• Nunavut
• Ontario
• Saskatchewan
• Newfoundland
• Quebec
• Yukon
• North West Territories