Innovation in Cancer Care: Examining UHN’s Strategic Plan to Build the First Hospital-Based Proton Therapy Facility in Canada
Ian McDermott
Executive Director, Redevelopment and Chief Planning Officer
University Health Network
Dr. Derek Tsang
Radiation Oncologist
University Health Network
- Understanding what proton particle therapy is and how it is used to target hard-to-treat cancers
- Assessing how the development of this facility will improve cancer care in Canada
- Ensuring a collaborative development process through the development of the Proton Therapy Planning Group
- Proposing a shared care model for the facility
- Exploring the unique planning and design considerations for the development of proton therapy treatment rooms