About KGH

About the
Cancer Centre

About Queen's

About CRI

About Kingston

KINGSTON GENERAL HOSPITAL

is a 452-bed teaching hospital that provides patient care to more than 500,000 residents of Southeastern Ontario. Critical care, trauma care, in-patients stays and ambulatory care are amongst the services provided. All of the medical, laboratory and surgical specialties are represented.
Patients with oncologic conditions requiring hospital admission are admitted to Oncology service at KGH. This is a joint service that provides care for patients with both oncologic (medical or radiation) and hematological conditions. The unit allocates 16 beds for patients of systemic and/or radiation oncological conditions and is supervised by either an attending physician from the Hematology-Oncology/ Medical Oncology combined in-patient service or in the case of the radiation oncology patient, the Radiation Oncologist on-call.

For more information, please vist the KGH web site.

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CANCER CENTRE OF SOUTHEASTERN ONTARIO

The Cancer Centre is an outpatient facility. We see patients from all over Southeastern Ontario. Most patients come to the Centre for chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy treatments. These treatments are decided upon with your input and consent. Your family doctor, the referring doctor and other medical advisors will be involved in your treatment and follow-up. If you have any questions about this process, please let us know.

The Cancer Centre is a medical and community leader in cancer care. As such, it is at the forefront of many organizations in your community that provide treatment and assistance to cancer patients. Our professional staff provides you the best possible care closest to your home, family and friends.

The Cancer Centre is a training facility and provides a supportive learning environment for residents (doctors getting specialized training in Radiation and Medical Oncology (chemotherapy)). We also provide the clinical experience to student Radiation Therapists, Medical Physicists and Nurses.

Our staff recognizes that you will want to have information about your cancer, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Our staff can direct you to resources that may be of assistance through your diagnosis and treatment. If you have questions, at any time through your treatment and follow-up, please do not hesitate to ask a member of the staff.

For more information, please visit the Cancer Centre web site.

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ABOUT QUEEN'S
is one of Canada’s leading universities, with an international reputation for scholarship, research, social purpose, spirit and diversity. Consistently ranked as one of the top
three medical/doctoral universities in Canada, Queen’s
is known for its high quality and incomparable 24-hour
learning environment.

At the northeastern end of Lake Ontario in the historic city of Kingston, midway between Toronto, Ontario and Montréal, Québec. Like Queen’s, Kingston is proud of its past, but thrives on a dynamic present. With a population of 114,000, the city is a flourishing regional centre of culture, business and industry. It is also home to many restored historic sites, Royal Military College
of Canada, National Defence College, St. Lawrence College, several major hospitals associated with Queen’s, and one of the world’s best freshwater sailing areas.

• #1 university in Canada for ‘Highest Quality’
• the best students: consistently attracts top scholars from every Canadian province and more than 110 countries worldwide
• award-winning faculty: ranked #1 in Canada for awards per full-time faculty
• highly residential community of scholars: 85% of students live within a 15-minute walk to campus; 90% of first-year students live in residence
• a leader in Canada for the number of students holding national scholarships and awards
• more than 230 student clubs, organizations, and societies oldest student government in Canada, involving more than 10% of the student population in volunteer positions
• Queen’s is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, with over $147 million in sponsored research funding
• Ranked 5th among Canadian universities for research intensity (research $/eligible faculty)
• Nationally and internationally recognized researchers

Queen’s vision

To be the quality leader in Canadian higher learning, developing exceptional students and scholars for citizenship and leadership in a global society.

Queen’s goals

• To continue to attract and retain students with outstanding potential and diverse backgrounds from across Canada and around the world
• To strengthen an environment which stimulates exceptional research and teaching
• To provide rigorous, relevant and challenging programs of study
• To prepare graduates for roles as citizens and leaders of a sustainable global society

For more information, please visit the Queen's University web site.

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CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE

The Cancer Research Institute at Queen's University was completed in April 2003. The open concept building accommodates three major cancer research groups at the University and provides space for new cancer research initiatives. The Institute is directly connected to previously existing cancer research laboratories in the adjacent Health Sciences building, providing a total of approximately 60,000 sq.ft. of dedicated research space. Research in the Institute extends from population studies of cancer etiology, through tumour biology and clinical trials, to outcomes and health services research. The Institute is committed to fostering transdisciplinary investigation of areas of cancer control that lie at the interface between fundamental, clinical and population research.

The three divisions of the Institute (Cancer Biology & Genetics, Cancer Care & Epidemiology, and Cancer Clinical Trials) are presently populated by approximately 250 faculty, graduate and post-doctoral trainees and support staff. Opportunities for graduate and post-doctoral training are offered in partnership with several departments at the University, including: Biochemistry, Community Health & Epidemiology, Microbiology & Immunology, Oncology, Pathology & Molecular Medicine, Pharmacology & Toxicology and the School for Public Policy. The Institute also operates a training program in transdisciplinary cancer research, supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Cancer Research Society, that is tailored to meet the needs of graduate and post-doctoral trainees from a wide range of disciplines.

For more information on the Institute, its divisions or the training program, please visit http://qcri.queensu.ca

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CITY OF KINGSTON

	The City of Kingston is located halfway between Montreal and Toronto, Canada's two largest cities. Kingston is an eclectic mix of old and new "where history and innovation thrive".
Comprising of the former City of Kingston, former Kingston Township and former Pittsburgh Township, the new City of Kingston came into being on January 1, 1998. Approximately one half of the total population (113,000) lives in the former city area, although the land base is predominately rural.
Renowned as the fresh-water capital of North America, Kingston is a major port to cruise the famous Thousand Islands. Every August the city is a hub of activity when hundreds of sailors converge for C.O.R.K.,  the annual Canadian Olympic Training Regatta.
	Steeped in history and tradition, Kingston is the resting-place of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first Prime Minister. History buffs can visit Fort Henry, a 19th century British Military Fortress, or one of the seventeen museums that showcase everything from woodworking tools to military and technological advances.
You'll be amazed at what Kingston has to offer!

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