Cancer Clinic
The Brantford General Hospital (BGH) site is a satellite site of the Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre. We have Medical Oncologists onsite Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Radiation Oncologists come to the clinic weekly. We provide chemotherapy treatments and radiation follow-up.
The Lung Diagnostic Assessment Program (LDAP) is also available in Brantford through the Cancer Clinic. It is a regional program that serves the areas of Haldimand, Brantford, Hamilton and Niagara.
Diagnosis
The Lung Diagnostic Assessment Program (LDAP) is a regional program that serves the areas of Haldimand, Brantford, Hamilton and Niagara. It is a program that was developed by Cancer Care Ontario to provide coordinated care and support during the time that a patient is being suspected of having cancer. All family physicians, specialists and primary healthcare providers may refer patients to the program. Brantford's DAP is specific to lung cancer.
Three main goals of DAP
- Provide timely and equal access to care
- Early detection and treatment of lung problems
- Coordinate care as close to home as possible
The Nurse Navigator works with the Thoracic Surgeons and helps to facilitate referrals so that a diagnosis and treatment plan can be determined as quickly as possible. The Nurse Navigator is available to answer your questions and provide you with information and support during this time. Nurse Navigator phone number 519-751-5544 ext. 4255
Brantford has four Thoracic Surgeons from Hamilton Health Sciences who come onsite once a week to run the clinic.
DAP is located in the D-wing of the Brantford General Hospital in the Cancer Clinic. Please register at the Cancer Clinic reception desk when you arrive.