PEI Cancer Treatment Centre

PEI Cancer Treatment Centre / Centre de traitement du cancer de l'Î.-P.-É.

The PEI Cancer Treatment Centre (PEICTC) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Prince County Hospital Satellite Clinic focuses on specialized care and well-being for adults with cancer. 

Recognizing that each experience with cancer is unique, the centre takes a person-centered approach to cancer care.

Virtual 360° tour of the PEICTIC

Explore the centre and watch videos explaining each area. Navigate the tour by selecting the green dots and signs or use the legend at the top left corner. Take the tour. 

How do I get referred to the PEICTC?

If your care plan requires you to come to the PEICTC, your health care provider will send a referral to us. After we review your health records, a patient care coordinator 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 treatments are available to you?

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

What support is available to you?

The centre’s multidisciplinary cancer care team offers a person-centred approach to care and treatment. Staff include: 

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, and snacks and providing you with warm blankets.

What programs are available for you?

What information or resources are available to you?

Information on cancer and cancer-care is available in our waiting area and patient resource room.

What other information is available through the website?

How can I volunteer at the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre?

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

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
Visit the foundation on Facebook
Donate online to the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre

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
Visit the foundation on Facebook

 

Published date: 
January 30, 2023
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Charlottetown, PE   C1A 7N8

Phone: 902-368-6130
Fax: 902-368-6136

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