PEI Cancer Treatment Centre

(Adults over the age of 18)

The PEI Cancer Treatment Centre (also known as the PEICTC) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Prince County Hospital Satellite Clinic is focused on specialized care and well-being for individuals diagnosed with cancer. Recognizing that each experience with cancer is unique in cause, symptoms, treatment and challenges, the centre follows a person-centered care approach to cancer care.

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How do I get referred to the PEICTC?

If your care plan requires you to come to the PEICTC your health care provider involved in your diagnosis will send a referral to us. Once a referral comes to us we review your health records and a patient care coordinator from the centre will contact you with an appointment time.

How do I contact the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre?

PEI Cancer Treatment Centre
60 Riverside Drive
PO Box 6600
Charlottetown, PE   C1A 8T5
Hours of operation:  Monday to Friday:  8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Information Desk:  (902) 894-2027
Fax Number:  (902)894-2187
After hours:  (902) 894-2111
Email:  ctc@gov.pe.ca 

Prince County Hospital Satellite Clinic
65 Roy Boates Avenue
Summerside, PEI
Hours of operation:  Monday to Friday:  8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Information Desk:  (902) 438-4418

What treatment services are available to you?

• Medical Oncology Services:  treatment using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and targeted therapy.
• Radiation Oncology Services:  treatment using radiation.

What supportive services are available to you?

• A multidisciplinary cancer care team offering a person-centered approach to care and treatment such as:
  • Medical Oncologist:  a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer using cancer drugs. These drugs have many names including chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and targeted therapy. A medical oncologist also provides supportive care and may coordinate treatment given by other specialists.
  • Radiation Oncologist:  a doctor who specializes in using radiation to treat cancer.
  • Clinical Associate:  a doctor who works with the Oncologist to deliver your care.
  • Social worker, Spiritual Care worker, and Dietician:  provide support for your emotional/financial, spiritual, and nutritional needs;
  • Nurse Practitioner:  provides direct care to prevent, monitor, and manage complications related to cancer and its treatment;
  • Patient Navigator:  helps you and your family understand the many challenges you may face.
  • Clinical Pharmacist:  ensures drug safety and delivers patient education to help you understand your medications;
  • Oncology nurses:  nurses who specialize in  delivering cancer treatment and caring for people who have cancer;
  • Radiation Therapist:  plan, deliver and monitor radiation treatments;
  • Medical Physicists:  responsible for quality assurance and safety of radiation treatments.
  • Physiotherapist:   services to improve surgery recovery and movement.
• Patient Care Coordinators:  clerical staff who will help keep your treatment plan on track so that you can:
  • proceed through each process in a timely, organized fashion;
  • follow the oncologist’s orders properly; and
  • be kept informed about your schedule of treatments and procedures.
• Clerical Staff:  greet you upon arrival, are responsible for booking your appointments and making reminder phone calls.
• Venipuncture Service:  staff qualified in drawing blood is available for you within the centre to take your blood as requested by a Health Care Provider.
• Volunteers:  knowledgeable people, committed to making you comfortable during your visits by taking care of your needs such as serving lunch, snacks and providing you with warm blankets.

What programs are available for you?

• Oncology Patient Orientation Program:  you will be contacted by the PEICTC with a time to attend prior to your first visit to the centre.
• Cancer Patient Navigation Program
• Look Good Feel Better Program
• Moving Forward:  Cancer Transition Program
• Mastectomy Prostheses Consultation
• Tobacco Cessation and Relapse Prevention Program (talk to staff at the centre)
• Clinical Trials Program
• Lymphedema Program [PDF | 383KB]

What information or resources are available to you?

• Patients and families have access to information via computers located in our waiting area, and through our wide selection of books, pamphlets and videos offering current information about site specific cancers found throughout the centre.
• View the recommended websites [PDF | 122 KB] for general information on cancer, cancer-specific websites, online support groups, palliative care, and survivorship. 

What other information is available through the website?

• Prevention
• Screening and Early Detection
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Palliative and End-of-Life Care
• Information for Patients and Families

How can I become a volunteer at the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre?

To enrol in a hospital volunteer selection and training process, submit a volunteer services application form:

• Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Adults:  Apply online to volunteer  |  Youth:  Apply online to volunteer 
• Prince County Hospital - Apply Online to Volunteer | Frequently Asked Questions [PDF | 273 KB]

How can I donate to the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre?

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation administers all donations to the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation
PO Box 6600
Charlottetown, PE   C1A 8T5

Telephone:  (902) 894-2425
Email:  info@qehfoundation.pe.ca
Web:  www.qehfoundation.pe.ca
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To donate to the Prince County Hospital site:

Prince County Hospital Foundation
PO Box 3000
65 Roy Boates Avenue
Summerside, PE   C1N 2A9

Telephone:  (902) 432-2547
Email:  info@pchcare.com
Web:  http://pchcare.com
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