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Prince County Hospital helipad reopens
LifeFlight helicopters can once again land and take off from Prince County Hospital for patients needing around-the-clock emergency air transport. Prince County Hospital's helipad reopened this morning after approximately $200,000 in upgrades. The work, which began in October...
Quitting Smoking: Support for People with Cancer
The PEI Cancer Treatment Centre offers a Tobacco Cessation and Relapse Prevention Program to help patients quit smoking. This program is available free of charge to both patients and caregivers of patients who smoke cigarettes, vape, or use other tobacco products. Is it to late...
Report on Cancer Statistics in Prince Edward Island: Prostate Cancer 2020
This is a statistical report on Prostate Cancer in Prince Edward Island. It is one report in a series that is being developed to provide a meaningful look at the four most frequently diagnosed cancers in PEI (lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancers).
Financial Support for People with Cancer
Cancer treatment may result in a loss of income as well as an increase in medical and transportation expenses. The following programs offer financial support to eligible cancer patients. If you would like more information, or help applying for any of the programs listed below...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Patient Preparation
What is an MRI exam? Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) is a method of looking inside the body. Instead of x-rays, the MRI scanner uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce clear pictures of your head, spine or other parts of your body. Is MRI safe? The magnetic field...