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New Patient Referral at Tom Baker Cancer Centre   at
Tom Baker Cancer Centre
Connect Care Specialty: Oncology and Hematology
Connect Care Department: CGY TBCC OUTPATIENT DEPT
Estimated time to routine appointment: Not Available
Alberta Health Services - Cancer Care Alberta
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
New patient referral and follow-up ambulatory clinics for patients who need cancer services in the Calgary Zone.For service information, visit the Tom Baker Cancer Centre website.
New patient referral and follow-up ambulatory clinics for patients who need cancer services in the Calgary Zone.For service information, visit the Tom Baker Cancer Centre website.
ROUTINE REFERRAL PROCESS
Fax completed standard AHS referral form to TBCC Central Access & Triage: 403-521-3245. For general inquiries about the referral process, call 403-521-3722.

Refer to disease-specific criteria in "Routine Referral Guidelines" below.

Please note that if the condition of your patient changes to inpatient status after a new referral to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, please contact the main referral number so that we may assist in determining the best timing and location for their appointment.
Fax completed standard AHS referral form to TBCC Central Access & Triage: 403-521-3245. For general inquiries about the referral process, call 403-521-3722.

Refer to disease-specific criteria in "Routine Referral Guidelines" below.

Please note that if the condition of your patient changes to inpatient status after a new referral to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, please contact the main referral number so that we may assist in determining the best timing and location for their appointment.
URGENT REFERRAL PROCESS
*Mark referral URGENT* and fax to TBCC Central Access & Triage at 403-521-3245.

Refer to disease-specific criteria in "Urgent Referral Guidelines" below.

Please note that if the condition of your patient changes to inpatient status after a new referral to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, please contact the main referral number so that we may assist in determining the best timing and location for their appointment.
*Mark referral URGENT* and fax to TBCC Central Access & Triage at 403-521-3245.

Refer to disease-specific criteria in "Urgent Referral Guidelines" below.

Please note that if the condition of your patient changes to inpatient status after a new referral to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, please contact the main referral number so that we may assist in determining the best timing and location for their appointment.
EMERGENCY REFERRAL PROCESS
For all emergencies, refer to the Emergency Department of each hospital or contact RAAPID South at 1-800-661-1700. The reasons for referral listed under the Emergency Referral Guidelines sections are considered oncologic emergencies, and patients should be sent to the nearest Emergency Department. Refer to the Oncologic Emergencies Guideline for additional information.

Immunotherapy toxicities/Immune checkpoint inhibitor toxicities are considered an emergency, follow the above mentioned procress. Refer to the Checkpoint Inhibitor Related Toxicities in Cancer Patients Guideline for additional informtion. 

Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (Gynecologic Oncology) is considered an emergency. A gynecological oncologist may be contacted to discuss potential referrals at 403-521-3721.

New diagnosis of acute leukemia (new blasts on CBC or blood smear), highly aggressive lymphoma (burkitt, lymphoblastic), or any bulky aggressive-lymphoma at risk for tumour lysis syndrome are considered emergent. Contact hematologist on call to discuss care at FMC 403-944-1110 or PLC 403-943-4555.
For all emergencies, refer to the Emergency Department of each hospital or contact RAAPID South at 1-800-661-1700. The reasons for referral listed under the Emergency Referral Guidelines sections are considered oncologic emergencies, and patients should be sent to the nearest Emergency Department. Refer to the Oncologic Emergencies Guideline for additional information.

Immunotherapy toxicities/Immune checkpoint inhibitor toxicities are considered an emergency, follow the above mentioned procress. Refer to the Checkpoint Inhibitor Related Toxicities in Cancer Patients Guideline for additional informtion. 

Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (Gynecologic Oncology) is considered an emergency. A gynecological oncologist may be contacted to discuss potential referrals at 403-521-3721.

New diagnosis of acute leukemia (new blasts on CBC or blood smear), highly aggressive lymphoma (burkitt, lymphoblastic), or any bulky aggressive-lymphoma at risk for tumour lysis syndrome are considered emergent. Contact hematologist on call to discuss care at FMC 403-944-1110 or PLC 403-943-4555.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Confirmed pathology for solid tumours is required for all referrals.
Confirmed pathology for solid tumours is required for all referrals.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
Additional services offered at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre include:

Complex Cancer Management service
(Dept ID 101123119)
       Provides consultation services for patients with complex cancer-related pain/symptom/palliative issues.

Psychosocial Oncology (Dept ID 101123105)
Includes professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry. Provides programs and services to support patients with cancer and their families, including: individual/couple/family counselling, professionally-led support groups, sexual health programs and services, practical support for finances and other basic needs, and classes.

Dyspnea and Pleurex Clinics (Dept ID 101123130)
Offers symptom relief to cancer patients with shortness of breath due to malignant pleural effusions.

Rehabilitation Oncology/Speech and Language Pathology (Dept ID 101123107 & 101118104)
Supports patients with cancer-related speech, language, voice and swallowing changes. Includes rehabilitation specialists such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists, a physiatrist and speech and language therapists.

Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinic (Dept ID 101123100)
Offers care and support for people having an allogeneic or autologous blood and marrow transplant.

Please note that the patient must be notified of referral prior to submission of referral to TBCC.
Patients should only be referred to the cancer centre when they have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer.
Additional services offered at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre include:

Complex Cancer Management service
(Dept ID 101123119)
       Provides consultation services for patients with complex cancer-related pain/symptom/palliative issues.

Psychosocial Oncology (Dept ID 101123105)
Includes professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry. Provides programs and services to support patients with cancer and their families, including: individual/couple/family counselling, professionally-led support groups, sexual health programs and services, practical support for finances and other basic needs, and classes.

Dyspnea and Pleurex Clinics (Dept ID 101123130)
Offers symptom relief to cancer patients with shortness of breath due to malignant pleural effusions.

Rehabilitation Oncology/Speech and Language Pathology (Dept ID 101123107 & 101118104)
Supports patients with cancer-related speech, language, voice and swallowing changes. Includes rehabilitation specialists such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists, a physiatrist and speech and language therapists.

Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinic (Dept ID 101123100)
Offers care and support for people having an allogeneic or autologous blood and marrow transplant.

Please note that the patient must be notified of referral prior to submission of referral to TBCC.
Patients should only be referred to the cancer centre when they have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer.
COMMUNICATION PROCESS
 
PHONE
403-521-3722
FAX
403-521-3245
REFERRAL FORM
LINKED SPECIALISTS
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Routine Reason for Referral
Access Targets convey the clinically appropriate timeframe patients should be seen within, by reason for referral and priority level.
Access Target
Required Information/Investigations
Timing
Additional Details
Breast cancer
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Cancer of anal canal
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Definitive cancer pathology is mandatory; if clearly metastatic, two reasonable attempts at biopsy should be tried. Speak to GI Oncologist if unsuccessful (ROCA)
 
Current

CT scan is required covering the site of the disease and CT chest/abdomen/pelvis is preferred
 
Current

MRI pelvis (can be scheduled at any date - DO NOT delay consultation)
 
Current

PET scan (NOT required, do not delay consult or order this test)
 
Optional

Provide any symptom information considered relevant by the referring physician
 
Current

Specific comorbidity information to identify infectious diseases, liver disease, or any other concurrent medical problem
 
Current
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Referrals are accepted from surgeons, gastroenterologists and hepatologists. Referrals from other providers will be accepted if the cancer is metastatic or cannot be resected by a surgeon.

Carcinoma of brain
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Histopathological reports
 
Current

Surgery report - primary tumor, including all neurosurgery
 
Current

All relevant medical and surgical consultations
 
Current

All recent lab work
 
Current

All related diagnostic imaging - reports, films, CDs with images
 
Current

Relevant comorbidities: history of seizures, focal neurological deficits, infectious disease, any other concurrent medical problem, daily medication including dexamethasone and anti-epileptics, any symptom information considered relevant
 
Current
Neurologic (Brain) Cancer

Required investigations for:
  • astrocytoma, chordoma, craniopharyngioma, ependymoma, glioblastoma, hemangiopericytoma, medulloblastoma, meningioma, oligodendroglioma, pineal tumour.

Carcinoma of genitourinary organ
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Histopathological reports relating to any surgical/biopsy procedures
 
Within 1 month

Any relevant OR reports (TURP, orchidectomy, prostatectomy, lymphadenectomy) surgery for primary tumor, inpatient discharge summaries, history and physical
 
Current

If transferring from another cancer clinic/facility, copies of all patient documentation
 
Current

Relevant symtom information
 
Current

Comorbidity information: renal dysfunction/disease, any other concurrent medical problems
 
Current
Genitourinary Cancer

Add the following current investigations for specific GU Cancers listed below:
  • Bladder cancer: bone scans reports and films, CT scans reports and films, operative report - cystoscopy
  • Testicular cancer: AFP and BHCG tumour marker (pre and post operative), CT scan abdomen/pelvis/chest report and film, chest x-ray report, ultrasound report - scrotal
  • Prostate cancer: bone scan report and film, CT scan report and film, PSA tumour markers - recent and old, ultrasound report and films
  • Renal cancer: bone scan report and films, CT scans report and films, ultrasound report and films

Cholangiocarcinoma of biliary tract
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Definitive cancer pathology is mandatory; if clearly metastatic, a reasonable attempt at biopsy should be tried. Speak to GI Oncologist if unsuccessful
 
Current

CT chest/abdomen/pelvis is preferred; MRI liver and chest x-ray is a reasonable alternative
 
Current

Provide any symptom information considered relevant by the referring physician
 
Current

specific comorbidity information to identify infectious diseases, liver disease, or any other concurrent medical problem
 
Current
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Referrals are accepted from surgeons, gastroenterologists and hepatologists. Referrals from other providers will be accepted if the cancer is metastatic or cannot be resected by a surgeon.

Colorectal cancer
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Definitive cancer pathology is mandatory; if clearly metastatic, two reasonable attempts at biopsy should be tried. Speak to GI Oncologist if unsuccessful (ROCA)
 
Current

If obstructed OR no evidence of metastatic disease, consultation or appointment with Surgeon is mandatory, Surgeon will then refer to TBCC
 
Current

CT scan is required covering the site of the disease and CT chest/abdomen/pelvis is preferred
 
Current

Provide any symptom information considered relevant by the referring physician
 
Current

Specific comorbidity information to identify infectious diseases, liver disease, or any other concurrent medical problem
 
Current
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Referrals are accepted from surgeons, gastroenterologists and hepatologists. Referrals from other providers will be accepted if the cancer is metastatic or cannot be resected by a surgeon.

Esophageal cancer
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Definitive cancer pathology is mandatory; if clearly metastatic, two reasonable attempts at biopsy should be tried. Speak to GI Oncologist if unsuccessful (ROCA)
 
Current

CT scan is required covering the site of the disease, and CT chest/abdomen/pelvis is preferred
 
Current

PET scan is required (optional for stage IV)
 
Current

PFT can be scheduled at any date - DO NOT delay consultation (not required for stage IV)
 
Current

Provide any symptom information considered relevant by the referring physician
 
Current

Specific comorbidity information to identify infectious diseases, liver disease, or any other concurrent medical problem
 
Current
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Referrals are accepted from surgeons, gastroenterologists and hepatologists. Referrals from other providers will be accepted if the cancer is metastatic or cannot be resected by a surgeon.

Gastric cancer
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Definitive cancer pathology is mandatory; if clearly metastatic, two reasonable attempts at biopsy should be tried. Speak to GI Oncologist if unsuccessful (ROCA)
 
Current

CT scan is required covering the site of the disease, and CT chest/abdomen/pelvis is preferred
 
Current

Provide any symptom information considered relevant by the referring physician
 
Current

Specific comorbidity information to identify infectious diseases, liver disease, or any other concurrent medical problem
 
Current
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Referrals are accepted from surgeons, gastroenterologists and hepatologists. Referrals from other providers will be accepted if the cancer is metastatic or cannot be resected by a surgeon.

Hepatocellular carcinoma
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

If arterial hypervascularity and venous phase washout and AFP>500, no biopsy needed. For all other cases, definitive cancer pathology is mandatory; if clearly metastatic, reasonable attempt at biopsy should be tried. Speak to GI Oncologist if unsuccessful
 
Current

Imaging (CT or MRI) is required
 
Current

CT scan is required covering the site of the disease and CT chest/abdomen/pelvis is preferred
 
Current

Provide any symptom information considered relevant by the referring physician
 
Current

Specific comorbidity information to identify infectious diseases, liver disease, or any other concurrent medical problem
 
Current
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Referrals are accepted from surgeons, gastroenterologists and hepatologists. Referrals from other providers will be accepted if the cancer is metastatic or cannot be resected by a surgeon.

Leukemia
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Allergies
 
Within 1 month

Presenting symptoms and physical exam
 
Current

Relevant comorbidities, past medical and surgical history
 
Current

CBC, peripheral blood smear
 
Current

ALT, ATP, LDH, Calcium, Albumin, Creatinine
 
Current

For ALL and AML: fibrinogen, PTT, INR
 
Current

For CLL: flow cytometry on peripheral blood report must indicate a mandatory/any date clonal B cell neoplasm consistent with diagnosis of CLL*Note: monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis is a condition that resembles CLL but does not require treatment. Fax referrals to Hematology Central Access & Triage at 403-944-3001.
 
SEE NOTE
Hematologic Cancer

Lung cancer
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Lymphoma
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Hematologic Cancer

Refer to the Lymph Node Assessment Primary Care Pathway (Cancer Strategic Clinical Network, 2021)

Malignant neoplasm of gastrointestinal tract
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Referrals are accepted from surgeons, gastroenterologists and hepatologists. Referrals from other providers will be accepted if the cancer is metastatic or cannot be resected by a surgeon.

Please see additional routine referral guidelines for the specific GI Cancers listed below:
  • Anal canal cancer
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Gastric cancer
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
  • Pancreatic cancer

Malignant tumor of female genital organ
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Histopathological reports for any surgical procedure, biopsy, or cytology - PAP smear
 
Within 3 months

Operative reports for primary tumor (current or previous), biopsy, definitive surgery - hysterectomy, D&C, salpingo-oophorectomy, vulvectomy, laparoscopy
 
Within 3 months

All lab work done within 1 month of visit
 
Within 1 month

Imaging of any pelvic mass - report
 
Within 3 months

All consultation reports
 
Within 3 months

CT scans - abdomen/pelvis - reports
 
If available

Chest x-ray report/films
 
If available

Identify any specific comorbidity information (i.e., infectious diseases, cardiac disease, any other concurrent medical problem)
 
As appropriate

All related DI - reports and films/discs if not on PACS
 
If available

Identify any symptom information considered relevant by the referring physician
 
As appropriate

Ultrasound reports/films
 
If available

Histological confirmation of gynecological malignancy is required
 
Within 3 months
Gynecologic Cancer

Required investigations ONLY for: 
*all other gynecologic cancers are considered urgent or emergent
  • Vaginal cancer
  • Vulvar cancer

Malignant tumor of head and/or neck
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Histological confirmation of malignancy is required but may be waived prior to TBCC consult under certain circumstances (i.e. inaccessible tumor location, poor patient condition) - indicate on referral form
 
Within 1 month

Operative reports to include surgeries for primary tumor
 
Within 1 month

All lab work done in previous month and preoperatively
 
Current and previous

Chest x-ray report and films/disc if not on PACS
 
Within 1 month

CT scans - neck/chest; report and films/disc if not on PACS
 
If available

All other related DI - reports and films
 
If available

Consultation reports
 
If available
Head/Neck Cancer
*All invasive head and neck cancer is considered urgent.

For routine referrals, the required investigations are as listed.

Malignant tumor of lymphoid, hemopoietic AND/OR related tissue
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Hematologic Cancer

Please see additional routine referral guidelines for the specific Hematologic Cancers listed below:
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Plasma cell myeloma/plasmacytoma


Neuroendocrine tumor
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

All relevant CT scans, MRIs, octreotide scans, operative reports, pathology reports, scopes, and supporting lab tests (i.e., Chromogranin A, 5HIAA)
 
All
Endocrine/Neuroendocrine Cancer

Pancreatic cancer
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Definitive cancer pathology is mandatory; if clearly metastatic, reasonable attempt at biopsy should be tried. Speak to GI Oncologist if unsuccessful
 
Current

CT scan is required covering the site of the disease and CT chest/abdomen/pelvis is preferred
 
Current

PET scan for unresected tumors (NOT required, do not delay consult or order this test)
 
Current

Provide any symptom information considered relevant by the referring physician
 
Current

Specific comorbidity information to identify infectious diseases, liver disease, or any other concurrent medical problem
 
Current
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Referrals are accepted from surgeons, gastroenterologists and hepatologists. Referrals from other providers will be accepted if the cancer is metastatic or cannot be resected by a surgeon.

Plasma cell myeloma/plasmacytoma
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Allergies
 
Within 1 month

Presenting symptoms and physical exam
 
Current

Relevant comorbidities, past medical and surgical history
 
Current

CBC
 
Current

Creatinine, Calcium, Albumin
 
Current

SPEP, 24-hour urine protein electrophoresis, serum free light chain, quantitative immunoglobulins
 
If available

For amyloidosis (AL subtype): biopsy required
 
If available

Troponin I&T, Pro-BNP
 
Current
Hematologic Cancer

Sarcoma
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Consultation letter with specific reason for referral
 
Current

Any operative reports for timary tumor (current or previous), current biopsy, and definitive surgery
 
Current

Provide any specific symptom information considered relevant
 
Current

Identify any other concurrent medical problem
 
Current

Reports and disks for chest x-rays, CT scans, MRI scans and other relevant diagnostic imaging done; all current and past imaging must be on disk - unless on PACS
 
If available, within 6 months, current

Histopathological reports for any surgical procedures and biopsies
 
Current

All lab work done in previous month
 
Within 1 month

Histopathological confirmation of sarcoma malignancy
 
If available

Discharge summary if hospitalized
 
Within 3 months

For soft tissue sarcoma: CT chest and local imaging within 4 weeks of appointment
 
Within 1 month
Sarcoma (Musculoskeletal Cancer)

Required investigations for:
  • Desmoid tumour, gastrointestinal stromal sarcoma, low grade soft tissue sarcoma

Skin cancer
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Medication list (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

All lab work
 
Within 1 month

Please bring: *any OR notes for node dissection. *Histopathological reports for any surgical procedures, biopsy, fine needle aspirate, surgery.
 
All

If available, please bring: CT scans, reports, and films/discs if not on PACS. Consultation notes. Abdominal ultrasound reports and films. Chest x-rays and films if abnormal. All other related DI reports and films.
 
All
Required investigations ONLY for:
  • Cutaneous tumour
  • Melanoma

Thyroid cancer
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

All relevant diagnostics confirming malignancy (e.g., biopsy, ultrasound)
 
All
Endocrine/Neuroendocrine Cancer
Urgent Reason for Referral
Access Targets convey the clinically appropriate timeframe patients should be seen within, by reason for referral and priority level.
Access Target
Required Information/Investigations
Timing
Additional Details
Breast cancer
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Carcinoma of brain
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Neurologic (Brain) cancer

Carcinoma of genitourinary organ
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

See requirements within "routine referral guidelines"
 
As relevant
Genitourinary Cancer

Localized bladder cancer for preoperative chemotherapy, lymph node positive or metastatic testicular cancer, localized high risk prostate cancer and metastatic (symptomatic prostate cancer), Uncontrolled hematuria secondary to renal cell carcinoma or TCC of urogenital tract.

Lung cancer
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Malignant neoplasm of endocrine gland
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Endocrine cancer

Malignant neoplasm of gastrointestinal tract
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Gastrointestinal Cancer

Referrals are accepted from surgeons, gastroenterologists and hepatologists. Referrals from other providers will be accepted if the cancer is metastatic or cannot be resected by a surgeon.


Malignant tumor of female genital organ
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Histopathological reports for any surgical procedure, biopsy, or cytology - PAP smear
 
Within 3 months

Operative reports for primary tumor (current or previous), biopsy, definitive surgery - hysterectomy, D&C, salpingo-oophorectomy, vulvectomy, laparoscopy
 
Within 3 months

All lab work done within 1 month of visit
 
Within 1 month

Imaging of any pelvic mass - report
 
Within 3 months

All consultation reports
 
Within 3 months

CT scans - abdomen/pelvis - reports
 
If available

Chest x-ray report/films
 
If available

Identify any specific comorbidity information (i.e., infectious diseases, cardiac disease, any other concurrent medical problem)
 
As appropriate

All related DI - reports and films/discs if not on PACS
 
If available

Identify any symptom information considered relevant by the referring physician
 
As appropriate

Ultrasound reports/films
 
If available

Histological confirmation of gynecological malignancy is required, unless pelvic mass with features of malignancy, include CA 125 and pelvic exam
 
Within 3 months

CA - 125 for cervical, ovarian, and peritoneal cancers
 
Within 1 month

BHCG for cervical cancer
 
Within 1 month
Gynecologic Cancer

New diagnosis cervical cancer, high-grade endometrial cancer, new diagnosis ovarian cancer or suspicion of ovarian cancer, pelvic mass NYD.

Malignant tumor of head and/or neck
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

See requirements within "routine referral guidelines"
 
As relevant/current
Head/Neck cancer


All invasive head and neck cancer is considered urgent. 

Malignant tumor of lymphoid, hemopoietic AND/OR related tissue
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Hematologic Cancer

Referrals deemed "urgent" by Hematologist are typically seen within 1 week.

Neuroendocrine carcinoma
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Neuroendocrine cancer

Sarcoma
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month

Consultation letter with specific reason for referral
 
Current

Operative reports for primary tumour (current or previous), biopsy, definitive surgery
 
Current

Provide any specific symptom information considered relevant
 
Current

Identify any other concurrent medical problem
 
Current

Reports and disks for chest x-rays, CT scans, MRI scans and other relevant diagnostic imaging done. All current & past imaging must be on disk, unless on PACS.
 
Within 6 months, if available

Histopathological reports for any surgical procedures, biopsies
 
Current

All lab work done in previous month
 
Within 1 month

Histopathological confirmation of sarcoma malignancy
 
If available

Discharge summary if hospitalized
 
Within 3 months

CT chest and local imaging within 4 weeks of appointment
 
Within 1 month
Sarcoma (Musculoskeletal) Cancer

Symptomatic metastases, neo-adjuvant pre-operative, chemotherapy are all considered urgent reasons for referral. Urgent referrals are typically seen in 2 weeks.

Ewing's sarcoma, osteosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and high-grade soft tissue sarcoma are considered urgent.

Skin cancer
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month

Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Emergent Reason for Referral
Additional Details
+-
Disseminated intravascular coagulation

+-
Febrile neutropenia

+-
Finding of intracranial pressure

+-
Finding of respiratory obstruction

+-
GI bleeding

+-
Hematuria

+-
Hematuria - gross

+-
Hyperviscosity syndrome

+-
Malignancy associated hypercalcemia

+-
Obstruction of superior vena cava

+-
Seizure

+-
Spinal cord compression due to neoplasm

+-
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion

+-
Tumor lysis syndrome
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
 
MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
 
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
   
 
ADDRESS
1331 29 Street NW
Calgary Alberta
T2N 4N2
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
 
DIRECTIONS
Directions to the clinic will be provided upon booking.
Directions to the clinic will be provided upon booking.
 
PHONE
403-521-3722
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
 
 
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

The primary purpose of the All Locations list is to let the user easily access any location of a healthcare service without going back to the main search screen.

The locations listed have 3 background colors:
  • Green means the healthcare service@location has referral information attached to it.
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    • IA changed the healthcare service@location's status to something other than Current
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The REFERRAL GUIDELINES section of the profile has the prefix INDIVIDUAL or COMMON to help you choose the method below when transferring referral guidelines from a non-current Healthcare Service@Location to a current healthcare service@location.

Individual referral process
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Case 1: At least 1 current Healthcare Service@Location with common referral info is with current status for this healthcare service; One or more Healthcare Healthcare Service@Locations where replaced by new one.
  1. Click on any current Healthcare Service@Location whether it has referral info (Green) or not (Brown).
  2. The healthcare service location opens in the Edit Referral Info screen populated with the current common referral info.
  3. Save it. 
  4. All locations will be updated with the common referral information, including all the locations that don't have referral info yet (Brown). The non-current referrals (Red) will also be updated.
Case 2:  All Healthcare Healthcare Service@Locations for a healthcare service are set to a non-current status and replaced by new ones. In this case there is no current additional referral info to copy from, so the only alternative is to pick up the non-current common referral process (Red). Follow the steps described in the section Individual Referral Process above to copy/paste the non-current common referral info to the current healthcare service locations.
Generally we want to replicate current common referral info to new or replaced healthcare service locations. We only resort to copying non-current common referral info if there is no other option.

Remember: Some fields can be location specific with the common referral process:
Parking Instructions, Directions, Parking Map, Wait Time, Referral Phone or Referral Fax.
To update these items you have to edit each Healthcare Service@Location separately.

ADDITONAL NOTES:
  • The info icon after the All Locations drop down will be visible to ARD Administrators.
  • The system doesn't allow you to copy referral information from one non-current Healthcare Service@Location to another.

 

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