Cancer Care

In partnership with others, Osler provides progressive, timely and compassionate services for cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment.

We set ourselves the highest standards at Osler. Every day, we plan, review and adjust our cancer services to meet patient needs – and exceed their expectations. We also work with other health care partners to expand the services we can offer our patients and to make sure their overall cancer care is as seamless as it can be.

Our services include:

Inpatient oncology inclusive of all major diagnoses except acute leukemia and radiation therapy.
Close linkages to tertiary centres to support the continuum of care
Radiation consults and follow-up on site
Access to Positron Emission Tomography (PET), a special scan used to evaluate cancer
Psychosocial support (e.g: adjustment counselling, help with implications of illness such as financial, housing, palliation, childcare and transportation).
General medicine services
Referral to other community services
An Oncology (Cancer Care) outpatient Clinic
An Early Detection of Lung Cancer Program
Haematology services

Inpatient Services

Our inpatient cancer unit specializes in caring for patients with most cancer diagnoses, except acute leukemia and radiation therapy. We work with other health care partners to help patients access any services we don’t provide and we make sure their health care experience is as seamless as possible.

Brampton Civic Hospital (entrance ‘A’, ROSE elevators, Level 5)
Tel: 905-494-6418

Outpatient Services

Osler’s Oncology Clinic team help patients manage their cancer on an outpatient basis. Services include:

Consultation/follow-up with an oncologist and haematologist as needed
CT and MRI diagnostic technologies
Chemotherapy given by certified oncology nurses
On-site oncology pharmacists
Social work support for newly diagnosed patients as well as patients and families requiring psychosocial support
Blood transfusions, intravenous therapy such as hydration, central venous and catheter management
Links to home care, community services and support (for example, transportation to clinic appointments, cancer support groups, etc.)
Cancer Information Library including videos, books and tapes.
A dedicated satellite pharmacy ensures timely access to chemo therapy treatments

Location: Brampton Civic Hospital (entrance ‘B’, SUN elevators, Level 5)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. Closed weekends and statutory holidays.
Tel: 905-494-6542
Fax: 905-494-6417 (for referrals)

Referrals/Appointments:

Any physician may refer to our services, such as your family physician or your surgeon.

Early Detection of Lung Cancer

More people in Ontario die from lung cancer than breast, colorectal and prostate cancer combined. By detecting lung cancer in its early stages, the patient’s chance of survival is greatly increased. That's why Osler has brought a unique lung screening program to our community.

The program involves many of our hospital specialties, including radiology, respirology, pathology, oncology and a smoking cessation program.

Brampton Civic

Main entrance, main level
Diagnostic Imaging
Room S.1.344
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Tel: 905-494-6628
Fax: 905-494-6524

Etobicoke General

Main entrance, main level
Diagnostic Imaging registration desk
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Tel: 905-494-6628
Fax: 905-494-6524

Referrals: Patients must be referred to the program through their family physician. People between the age of 55-74, who have a 30-pack-year history of smoking and no previous history of cancer are eligible to be enrolled in the program.

Our partners in cancer care

Osler is part of the Mississauga Halton/Central West Regional Cancer Program, one of 14 Regional Cancer programs created by Cancer Care Ontario to ensure patients receive high quality services close to home.