Cancer care is provided with excellence and compassion, close to home and in a comfortable environment.
We also provide Outpatient Palliative Care support for patients and families.
Oncology is located on Level 1 of the South tower.
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Patients are seen by referral from their physician
Referrals must be completed by a physician. Referral forms are available on the Clinical Referral Forms page.
Once referred, we will call you to book an appointment.
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Blood and other laboratory work may be required before and during your care. These tests will inform your health care plan and treatment. Your treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation and/or surgery.
Chemotherapy (sometimes called chemo) uses drugs to kill cancer cells. It is used to treat many types of cancer. Chemotherapy drugs can be given on their own or or with other treatments
We offer have Chemotherapy education sessions for patients, families and caregivers. Information about these sessions will be provided when the decision for treatment is made.
Radiation uses energy to damage or destroy cancers cells. It is used to treat many types of cancer. Radiation therapy can shrink a tumour or completely destroy it. It is most effective on cells that grow and divide quickly.
Surgery is a medical procedure to examine, remove or repair tissue. It can be used in prevention, diagnoses and treatment. As well as, to relieve symptoms, remove cancer or lower the chance of reoccurrence.
After you have finished your treatments, your team will continue to follow up. During these visits you will be seen by one or all of the members of your team. Any new information about you may be shared with the team.
Messages are taken Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. It is important that you give some details regarding the nature of your call.
905-336-4103
Appointment bookings or changes, prescription refills, test results and general questions will be directed as appropriate by our office staff. Any messages will be responded to within 24-48 hours.
If you are experiencing any of the following urgent issues, please contact your family doctor or go directly to the nearest Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre.
*If you become very short of breath or develop severe chest pain, call "911"or go directly to the nearest Emergency Department.
Canadian Cancer Society
Burlington Unit
T: 905-332-0060
Wellspring
A network of community based support centres
T: 905-257-1988
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