The Shirley & Jim Fielding Northeast Cancer Centre is one of fourteen regional cancer programs in Ontario, operating as part of Health Sciences North (HSN). It is an official partner of Ontario Health – Cancer Care Ontario (OH‑CCO) and provides cancer care to a population of more than 600,000 residents across Northeastern Ontario.

The centre receives over 3,000 new cancer patients each year and delivers approximately 17,000 chemotherapy visits and 38,000 radiation therapy visits, allowing Northern Ontario residents to receive treatment locally rather than traveling to Southern Ontario.

It collaborates with twelve community hospital sites to coordinate specialized cancer services ordered through the Cancer Centre, ensuring access across the region. The centre also provides flexible care options, including virtual home‑based appointments with the care team.

The organization is home to world‑renowned oncologists, scientists, and researchers who conduct research and clinical trials recognized internationally.

Services Provided

1. Cancer Treatment Services

• Chemotherapy (systemic therapy): approx. 17,000 visits annually
• Radiation therapy: approx. 38,000 visits annually
• Care delivered both at the centre and through partnered community hospitals across the region.

2. Patient Access & Navigation

• Virtual home‑based appointment options for improved accessibility.
• Support from multiple hospital partners to keep care close to home, reducing travel burden for cancer patients and families.

3. Prevention, Screening & Early Detection

The Cancer Centre provides:

• Cancer prevention resources
• Cancer screening services (details referenced within its “Cancer prevention and screening” program)

4. Patient & Family Support Services

• Patient and family resources centre, offering educational information and tools
• Symptom screening tools, including “Your Symptoms Matter,” to help patients report concerns before appointments

5. Research & Innovation

The centre hosts:

• Internationally recognized clinical trials
• Ongoing research programs conducted by oncologists and scientists whose work attracts global attention

6. Regional Cancer Planning

The Cancer Centre contributes to system‑level cancer planning through the Northeast Regional Cancer Plan (2020–2024), developed in collaboration with:

• Patient and family advisors
• Physicians and clinical leaders
• Indigenous communities
• Partner hospitals and community organizations