BC Cancer Agency - Vancouver Island

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Name :

BC Cancer Agency - Vancouver Island

Address  :

2410 Lee Avenue

Town  :

Victoria

State  :

British Columbia

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

V8R 6V5

Phone  :

250 519 5500

Web URL  :

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BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Island
Specialization
  • Chemotherapy
  • Pain Management
  • Psychiatrist
Facilities
Description
Vancouver Island Centre
BC Cancer Agencys Vancouver Island Centre is located at 2410 Lee Avenue Victoria BC Canada V8R 6V5 next to the Royal Jubilee Hospital

The Vancouver Island Centre is one of five full service cancer centres of the BC Cancer Agency BCCA We provide oncology consultations chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments for people who live on Vancouver Island

We provide a broad range of services including prevention treatment screening genetic counselling and supportive care

The Vancouver Island Centre is an active research clinic contributing to knowledge generation done within the facility Clinical trials are an extremely important aspect of our clinical care and our team is continually involved in a growing research program

The BC Cancer Foundation BCCF raises funds to support research and enhancements to care at the BCCA and maintains offices at each of the BCCA centres
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