Cancer Care

Cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed chronic diseases and is the leading cause of death in Prince Edward Island and Canada. Health PEI is committed to reducing cancer and its impact on all Islanders by advancing best-practice care across the...

Health PEI collects and analyzes cancer data over time to help inform public health priorities, policies, and new areas of research. Cancer Control Progress Measurements Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control Read about PEI’s progress on national...

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can bring up a lot of questions and anxiety. It is normal to feel that treatment should start right away. However, it is important for your doctors to understand as much as they can about your cancer before treatment...

What is the wait time to see a radiation oncologist? This wait time is based on patients referred to see a Radiation Oncologist without delays. Some patients may experience a delay due to a pre-existing medical condition needing attention, other...

Clinical trials are research studies that involve people. A clinical trial tests new medications and treatments to help determine if they work. Many advances in cancer treatment and improvements in cure and survival rates have resulted from clinical...

How is cancer diagnosed? The process of diagnosing cancer usually begins with a visit to a health care provider with a specific complaint or symptom, or because something was detected during a routine check-up or screening. Your doctor may order...

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...

If you have cancer and require a medical test or procedure not available on PEI, your doctor will refer you to a specialist or service in another province. This page answers frequently asked questions about this process. If you have additional...

What is palliative care? Palliative care is a specialized type of care for people living with a serious illness, such as cancer. The goals of palliative care are to improve a person’s quality of life, manage their illness symptoms, and help them...

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. Information for health care providers Health care providers...