A QEII FOUNDATION CAMPAIGN FOR RADIATION THERAPY

Radiation Therapy is experiencing an annual surge in demand with an estimated 1,986 new cases treated in 2006. In 2010, 2,700 new cases were expected to arrive and by 2015, over 3,200. Treatment equipment and the facilities that house it are in need of upgrade and expansion in order to ensure Nova Scotians receive the best care possible and in the most timely fashion.

UPGRADING OF RADIATION TREATMENT EQUIPMENT

As part of the government’s $24 million radiation wait times guarantee project, the QEII Foundation has committed to raising $4 million to support the acquisition and upgrading of radiation treatment equipment – including invaluable Linear Accelerators (LINACs). This equipment is an instrumental part of the treatment of many types of cancer, including breast cancer, lymphomas, gastro-intestinal cancer, brain cancer, head & neck cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, anal cancer and prostate cancer.

LEARN MORE ABOUT RADIATION THERAPY

To learn more about the need for investing in radiation therapy watch our short video and read cancer survivour, Bruce Ross' story of strength and determination.

If you have any questions about the Cancer Never Waits campaign, please contact Julie MacKean at 902-473-1778 or qe2foundation.ca.