Cancer surgery wait times in Canada in 90th percentile by type 2013 and 2017

Wait times for cancer surgery in Canada within 90th percentile by type in 2013 and 2017 (in days)

The data shows the wait times for cancer surgery in Canada within the 90th percentile, by cancer site, in 2013 and 2017. In 2013, the colorectal surgery wait time in the country was 44 days for the 90th percentile. Long wait times can prevent sick patients from receiving timely health care services.

Bladder 65 60
Breast 42 37
Colorectal 44 44
Lung 49 46
Prostate 85 92