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Nova Scotia Wait Times

Referrals to Specialists

Cancer Specialist (Radiation)

Cancer Specialists are located in the Capital District Health Authority at the Nova Scotia Cancer Centre in Halifax, and in the Cape Breton District Health Authority at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre in Sydney.

Capital Health and IWK Capital Health and IWK Capital Health and IWK
Radiation Cancer Specialist
Location(s) Wait Time
Cape Breton 18
Capital Health 22
Unit: Average calendar days
Data Source: Cape Breton Cancer Centre and Nova Scotia Cancer Centre
Data Period: September 2009
Next update: End of November 2009

What is a Radiation Cancer Specialist?

Radiation Cancer Specialist is doctor who have special training in treating people with cancer using radiation therapy.

How do we measure wait times for Radiation Cancer Specialists?

Wait times are currently measured by counting the number of calendar days from the day the referral arrives in the cancer centre to the day the specialist appointment takes place.