Ages Cancer Assessment Clinic
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Overview
The Ages Cancer Assessment Clinic (CAC) helps people who are being assessed or diagnosed with certain cancers, including lung, esophageal, colorectal, prostate and hepato-pancreato-biliary cancers.
Our goal is to make this process as fast and smooth as possible by coordinating tests, consultations and referrals.
Services
Our services include:
Coordinated testing
We arrange your imaging and lab tests so everything is organized and completed as quickly as possible.
Diagnosis and staging
Our team confirms your diagnosis and determines the stage of your cancer. Many cancers are categorized into stages numbered 0 to 4 based on how much cancer is in the body and where it is located.
Education sessions
You can take part in group or individual sessions to learn more about your condition and next steps.
Emotional and practical support
We offer counseling, education and psychosocial support for you and your family during the diagnostic process.
Smoking cessation
If you need help quitting smoking, we provide support and resources.
Pain and symptom management
We connect you with services to help manage pain and other symptoms.
Drug therapy consultation
When needed, you will meet with a medical oncologist to discuss treatment options.
Radiotherapy consultation
If radiation therapy is part of your care, you will meet with a radiation oncologist to review your plan.
Team
The dedicated team consists of general surgeons, thoracic surgeons, urologists, respirologists, family physicians, radiologists, ultrasound technologists, nurses, clerical staff and a social worker.
Leadership team
Dr. Andrew Seely
Medical Director, Thoracic
Dr. Chris Morash
Medical Director, Prostate
Dr. Shaheer Tadros
Medical Director, Colorectal
Dr. Kimberly Bertens
Medical Director, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary
Tennille Lecours
Clinical Manager, New Patient RegistrationReferrals
All patients must be referred to the Cancer Assessment Clinic by a physician.
Contact us
Ages Cancer Assessment Clinic
613-737-8501
613-737-8643
The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
7th Floor, Room 7410
501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L6
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.