Central Alberta Cancer Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: As an outpatient cancer care facility, the CACC operates by scheduled appointment. Contact your care team or cancer navigator to schedule your visit. Arriving a few minutes early allows time for parking, wayfinding, and check-in.

Busier times: The CACC operates on a scheduled appointment basis rather than a walk-in model, so wait times are generally managed through your care team. For any urgent or emergency needs, the adjacent Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre emergency department may be busiest on weekday evenings and weekends — calling the cancer triage line first can help you determine the most appropriate care setting.

About Central Alberta Cancer Centre

The Central Alberta Cancer Centre (CACC), located at 3942 50A Avenue in Red Deer, Alberta, is a specialized outpatient cancer care facility serving a regional population of over 450,000 people across Central Alberta. Completed in 2013 and physically adjoined to Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, the CACC provides chemotherapy, radiation therapy, cancer navigation, pharmacy services, and psychosocial support — bringing advanced cancer care closer to home for patients who might otherwise travel to Edmonton or Calgary. Note: the CACC does not operate its own emergency department; patients requiring emergency care should use the adjacent Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, which provides 24/7 emergency services.

Services & Specialties

Outpatient chemotherapy and systemic cancer therapy, Radiation therapy (IMRT and IGRT via two linear accelerators), Cancer Patient Navigation, Lymphoma Diagnosis Program, Nutrition counselling for cancer patients, Outpatient cancer pharmacy and drug benefit program, Medical Day Unit (treatment chairs and beds), In-house satellite pharmacy for cancer medications, Psychosocial support and counselling for patients and families, Cancer triage telephone information line, Social work services, Interpreter and translation services.

Amenities

• On-site satellite pharmacy specializing in cancer medications
• Education and counselling services for patients and families
• Wayfinding volunteers available during daytime hours
• Hospital porter assistance to and from appointments
• Wheelchair availability at multiple campus locations
• Interpreter and translation services

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Tips Before You Go

• The CACC is an outpatient cancer facility — if you are experiencing a medical emergency, proceed directly to Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre's emergency department, which is located on the same campus and open 24/7.
• Use the cancer triage telephone information line (403-343-4526) if you are a cancer patient with questions about symptoms or care — this can help you determine whether you need urgent attention.
• Parking access on campus is subject to change due to an active hospital redevelopment project; check the RDRHC redevelopment website before driving to your appointment.
• Hospital porters and daytime wayfinding volunteers are available to help you navigate the campus and get to your appointment — don't hesitate to ask for assistance.
• If you require translation or interpreter services, these are available at the CACC — inform staff when booking your appointment so arrangements can be made in advance.

What to Bring

• Valid provincial health card (Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• A list of all current medications, including dosages
• Your cancer care referral or appointment confirmation
• Insurance or drug benefit plan information for pharmacy services
• A support person or family member if needed for your appointment
• Comfortable clothing suitable for chemotherapy or treatment sessions
• Snacks and water for longer treatment appointments

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Alberta health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.