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The Medical Oncologist is a cancer doctor who specializes in treating cancer by giving chemotherapy drug treatments. Often, pancreatic patients need chemotherapy before surgery or chemotherapy is the main treatment given if surgery is not an option. The Medical Oncologist will discuss the details of...

The Surgical Oncologist is the surgeon that will discuss your case with you and determine if your cancer can be surgically removed. If so, then the surgeon will explain if any further testing is required, discuss what the surgery entails and what the next steps are to plan it.

The Radiation Oncologist is a cancer doctor who specializes in treating cancer by giving radiation treatments to the affected area(s). Occasionally, radiation is given in combination with chemotherapy or on its own to treat the cancer. The Radiation Oncologist will explain the purpose of the...

The PHF is your main contact while a patient of The Baker Centre. PHF will coordinate all your care and ensure that all necessary appointments and services are arranged in a timely manner. The PHF will ensure that all of your questions and concerns have been addressed and will be available by phone...

Tina Plat , MSW, Social Worker The Baker Centre also has a social worker available to assist you and your family with many different aspects during this difficult time. Social worker can assist you with coping/life stressors, illness adjustment, financial issues, and family coping. They are...

James Mulligan , Dietitian The Baker Centre has a registered dietitian who is able to support you by providing diet advice and strategies to help you maintain body weight, preserve muscle mass, and manage treatment-related side effects. A dietitian can also help with digestion issues related to...

Upon arriving at the Baker Centre, you will meet: Patient Health Facilitator (PHF) Surgical Oncology Medical Oncology Radiation Oncology Primary Nurse Research Team Dietitian Social Worker

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) At London Health Sciences Centre, we believe in transparency and accountability. We will continue to provide information and documents online that we feel are of interest to our community. Check out the links below and please browse our...

Below are questions that are commonly asked regarding the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act as it applies to LHSC.