Project: Provincial Systemic Therapy Program

Health Infostructure Support Program

Background

Until 1995 Newfoundland and Labrador did not have medical oncology services and, as a result, some patients often sought consultation and treatment outside the province. The situation has changed with the recruitment of a number medical oncologists to provide services across the province. A systemic therapy program is essential for the most judicious use of these limited resources for the delivery of these medical oncology services.

Project Description

The project will create a network which will link hospital pharmacies, clinics, and health care services throughout Newfoundland and Labrador with a central data base containing systemic therapy standards and clinical trial protocols. Specifically, the project will link the NF Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation with the eight health regions for consultative physician clinics, chemotherapy services, and support services. The goal is to optimize patients' survival and quality of life by providing treatment and support services as close to the patient's home as possible.

Project Funding under HISP: $285,658.00

Project Management: Newfoundland Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation

For further information contact:

Dr. Shou Ching Tang
Director, Medical Oncology and Cancer Research
Newfoundland Cancer Treatment and Research Centre
300 Prince Philip Drive
St. John's, Newfoundland
A1B 3V6
Tel: (709) 737-5134
Fax: 737-6795
stang@nctrf.nf.ca