If you are a resident of Nova Scotia, are receiving outpatient treatment at the QEII Cancer Care Program and live more than 50 kms one way from the hospital, accommodations will be provided for you and a support person. This pamphlet lists locations that are part of the Accommodations Program. Due to the temporary closure of Holy Redeemer Centre, the Cape Breton Cancer Centre has made arrangements with the Holiday Inn to provide accommodations for patients travelling significant distances to re…
In French. IWK Hematology / Oncology Booklet.
This pamphlet gives information about parking for patients of the Cancer Care Program at the Victoria General (VG) site of the QEII in Halifax. Topics include whether there are special parking rates for cancer patients, and how much it costs to park in the VG site lots. Contact numbers for more information are included.
This pamphlet answers questions you may have about your appointments to help plan ahead for your treatments. It includes what will happen during your treatment, when you will meet with your health care team, accommodations, if your treatment is rescheduled, and further questions to ask.
Depending on the complexity of your child’s care, tests and clinic visits may be scheduled over 2 or more days. This may not include test/scan results. The staff at the IWK work hard to schedule and accommodate your child’s needs as best as possible in order to limit the amount of time you spend at the health centre.
This pamphlet answers questions about radiation therapy appointments at the QEII in Halifax, including when and how often they may occur, and how to plan for your upcoming treatment.