Emergency
Grand River Hospital's (GRH) oncology program consists of the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (GRRCC) and inpatient oncology.
The GRRCC is located in the Balsillie Family Building, next to GRH’s KW Campus at 835 King Street West in Kitchener. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
We are a full service cancer treatment and research centre. Our specialized areas of care include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, clinical trials, supportive care, inpatient oncology and palliative care.
Parking
Our KW Campus has several parking options for you depending on the length of your cancer treatment and/or hospital stay. Click here to view our various parking options.
Contact Us
If you’re a patient and would like to make an appointment change or need to contact a member of your health care team, please call us at 519-749-4380.
If you have a medical emergency after 4 pm, on a weekend or on a holiday, please go directly to the emergency department at Grand River Hospital or to your local hospital.
Patient and Family Advisory Council
Are you a former patient and looking to help transform the patient experience? Learn more about our Patient and Family Advisory Council and how you can make a difference in the care we provide.
Inpatient Oncology
The inpatient oncology unit is located on the sixth floor of Grand River Hospital’s KW Campus (with access to the cancer centre).
Patients sometimes need to be admitted to the inpatient oncology unit for their cancer treatment or because of the side effects related to their treatment or cancer. The length of stay will depend on the needs of each patient.
The inpatient oncology unit has a team of health care professionals including physicians, specialized oncology nurses, pharmacists, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, CCAC workers, dietitians, a spiritual care provider and clerical support.
Contact
You can reach the inpatient oncology unit by calling 519-749-4300, extension 2175.
Visiting
News and stories from GRH's cancer program
GRH receives awards for support of blood, organ and tissue donation
December 1, 2016Grand River Hospital has received accolades for its commitment to organ, tissue and blood donation from Canadian Blood Services and Trillium Gift of Life Network.
Huggy pillows improve comfort for cancer patients
November 28, 2016Another donation of 50 huggy pillows will go to help GRH cancer patients feel a little more comfortable as they undergo treatment. The community of Foxboro Green in Baden arranged the drop off at GRH’s cancer centre.
Connie Henderson: helping to inspire GRH cancer patients
November 25, 2016Connie Henderson likely can relate to what patients and families are going through when they enter the GRH regional cancer centre, given the many miles she has walked in their shoes.
Cathy McEwan: providing support in the Health Care Centre Pharmacy for 23 years
November 18, 2016Cathy McEwan has had a first-hand view of patients’ changing needs through her work at GRH’s retail pharmacy.
GRH celebrates Medical Radiation Sciences Week (MRS): November 7th to 11th
November 7, 2016If you’re among the 150,000 patients every year having a medical image at GRH or undergoing radiation therapy for cancer care, you’ll encounter our fine people working in medical radiation sciences.
Discount parking available
GRH offers discount parking for patients and families who may have longer stays in the hospital.
Find out more about parking discounts.