BC Cancer Agency - Fraser Valley

Name :

BC Cancer Agency - Fraser Valley

Address  :

13750 96th Avenue

Town  :

Surrey

State  :

British Columbia

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

V3V 1Z2

Phone  :

604 930 2098

Fax  :

604 930 4049

Web URL  :

BC Cancer Agency  Fraser Valley
Specialization
  • Family Practice
  • Oncologist
  • Paediatrics
Facilities

Description

BC Cancer Agencys Fraser Valley Centre is one of five full service cancer centres of the BC Cancer Agency BCCA We provide oncology consultations chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments for people who live in the Fraser Valley Through the BC Cancer Agency we provide a broad range of services including prevention treatment screening genetic counselling and supportive care

The Fraser Valley Centre is an active research clinic contributing to knowledge generation done within the facility Clinical trials are an extremely important aspect of our clinical care and our team is continually involved in a growing research program Please view a Clinical Trials video created by our staff to better understand this topic and the benefits of participating in clinical research

The BC Cancer Foundation BCCF raises funds to support research and enhancements to care at the BCCA and maintains offices at each of the BCCA centres

The Fraser Valley Centre is one of four full service cancer centres of the British Columbia Cancer Agency which sets direction and leadership for a broad range of cancer care services While we base our approach on the BC Cancer Agencys provincial guidelines and mandate we retain an exclusive culture specific to the catchment area we serve ie the Fraser Valley Inaugurated in April 1995 we are committed to providing excellent care to our patients with the support of our staff volunteers and health care partners
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