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.
Treatment closer to home
Community cancer clinics across the region allow patients to receive some of their care (which may include chemotherapy) closer to home. Find out if there is a location near you.
Contact
You can reach the inpatient oncology unit by calling 519-749-4300, extension 2175.
Visiting
News and stories from GRH's cancer program
Inpatient cancer team wins GRH award of excellence for the implementation of the Canadian Nutrition Screening Tool (CNST) to improve care and reduce hospital length of stay
June 5, 2019GRH's inpatient cancer team has won our latest award of excellence with the implementation of a malnutrition screening tool for patients, demonstrating GRH’s commitment to a healthy community one patient at a time.
Community funded clinical study gives Waterloo Region prostate cancer patients the best possible care through state-of-the-art medical imaging
May 31, 2019With support from Grand River Hospital Foundation donors, including the Grand River Motorcycle Ride for Dad, and in partnership with McMaster University department of Nuclear Medicine, Grand River Hospital is able to provide prostate cancer patients in our region access to a life-saving state-of-the-art medical imaging scan.
Nancy Carrique: experienced volunteer, staff member and patient supporter
May 3, 2019As a long-time volunteer and current staff member, Nancy Carrique takes pride in being able to give back to patients with cancer. After facing several cancer diagnoses’ in her family, she knew working in GRH’s cancer centre was where she was meant to be.
New orthovoltage unit provides non-invasive skin cancer treatment
February 20, 2019Patients needing treatment for skin cancer are benefiting from vastly-upgraded equipment at Grand River Hospital's regional cancer centre providing a non-surgical form of care. The hospital has welcomed a new orthovoltage unit, a $420,000 investment.
Dr. Ernest Osei: leading, educating and innovating exceptional cancer care
January 7, 2019Dr. Ernest Osei’s career at Grand River Hospital can seem like a buffet at times, combining generous helpings of leadership, teaching and research Through it all, Dr. Osei is dedicated to providing Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington residents with exceptional cancer care.
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.