Cross Cancer Institute
Cross Cancer Institute is the comprehensive cancer centre for northern Alberta.The institute is located in Edmonton near the southwest corner of the University of Alberta, and is one of two tertiary cancer centres in the province. The Cross Cancer Institute is a lead centre for the province-wide prevention, research and treatment program. The centre provides inpatient and outpatient services for cancer patients, advanced medical and supportive cancer care, and patient and professional education. The Cross Cancer Institute conducts research through the Alberta Cancer Research Institute.[1][2]
Cross Cancer Institute | |
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Alberta Health Services | |
Geography | |
Location | 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Coordinates | 53°31′4″N 113°31′53″W |
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Care system | Medicare |
Type | Research, Teaching |
Affiliated university | University of Alberta |
Services | |
History | |
Opened | 1968 |
Links | |
Website | www |
Lists | Hospitals in Canada |
The Department of Oncology, a branch of the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, is located at the Cross Cancer Institute. The department offers training in medical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care medicine, and medical physics.[3]
References
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-07-04. Retrieved 2009-04-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Leaders in Cancer Research | Cancer Research Institute of Northern Alberta". www.ualberta.ca.
- "Department of Oncology | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry". www.ualberta.ca.