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The Grande Prairie Cancer Centre is an Alberta Health Services outpatient oncology facility located within the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital at 11205 110 Street, Grande Prairie, AB. It serves a vast catchment area spanning from High Level and the Northwest Territories in the north to Grande Cache in the south and Peace River to the east, seeing approximately 4,000 patients per year. The centre provides cancer treatment as close to home as possible — including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, patient navigation, and psychosocial support — while emergency care for cancer patients is available at the adjacent Grande Prairie Regional Hospital emergency department.
Services & Specialties
Cancer Patient Navigation, Chemotherapy and Systemic Cancer Therapy, Radiation Therapy, Targeted Therapy, Hormonal Therapy, New Patient Referral and Intake, Outpatient Cancer Pharmacy and Drug Benefit Program, Nutrition Counselling (Oncology Dietitian), Psychosocial Oncology, Rehabilitation Oncology (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology), Cancer Triage Telephone Information Line, Interpreter and Translation Services, Palliative Cancer Treatment, Hematology and Internal Medicine Specialist Consultations, Nurse Practitioner-Led Treatment Planning.
Amenities
Outpatient cancer pharmacy and drug benefit program on-site
Interpreter and translation services
Comfortable patient waiting areas with added space and privacy
Verify the current address before visiting — the Cancer Centre is located at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (11205 110 Street), not the former QEII Hospital campus on 98 Street.
Use the heated pedway from the five-storey parkade to reach the Cancer Centre without going outside — especially helpful during Alberta winters.
Pay for parking at the pay station inside the cancer clinic itself, saving you a trip to the main hospital entrance.
If you need cancer advice outside of your appointment, call the cancer triage telephone information line at 825-412-4200 before coming in.
If you require pediatric oncology or brachytherapy, ask your care team about referral pathways to Edmonton or Calgary, as these specialized services are not available at this site.
Request interpreter or translation services when booking your appointment if English is not your first language — the centre provides this support at no extra cost.
What to Bring
Valid Alberta Health Care (AHCIP) card or provincial health insurance card
Government-issued photo ID
List of all current medications, including dosages and supplements
Any referral letters or diagnostic reports from your referring physician
Your personal care network contact information (family member or support person)
Snacks and water, especially if attending a long chemotherapy session
Comfortable, warm clothing or a blanket — treatment areas can be cool
A book, tablet, or headphones to pass time during infusion appointments
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is the Grande Prairie Cancer Centre located?
The Grande Prairie Cancer Centre is located within the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital at 11205 110 Street, Grande Prairie, AB. Note that the old cancer unit was at the former QEII Hospital on 98 Street — the current centre is at the newer Regional Hospital campus. Always confirm the address before your first visit.
Does the Grande Prairie Cancer Centre have its own emergency department?
No. The Cancer Centre is an outpatient facility and does not have its own emergency department. If you experience a cancer-related emergency or acute symptoms, go to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital emergency department, which is located on the same campus and is open 24/7. You can also call the cancer triage telephone line at 825-412-4200 for guidance.
What types of cancer does the Grande Prairie Cancer Centre treat?
The centre specializes in the 'big four' cancers — breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and lung — and offers palliative treatment to any cancer patient. Treatment modalities include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy. Pediatric oncology and certain specialized radiation services like brachytherapy are not available on-site; patients requiring those services may be referred to Edmonton or Calgary.
How far does the Grande Prairie Cancer Centre's catchment area extend?
The centre serves a large geographic area covering northwest Alberta and beyond, including patients as far north as High Level and into the Northwest Territories, as far south as Grande Cache, and as far east as Peace River. The mandate is to deliver cancer care as close to home as possible for this region.
Is parking available at the Grande Prairie Cancer Centre?
Yes. A large five-storey parkade with over 1,000 stalls is connected to the hospital and Cancer Centre via a heated, elevated pedway — ideal for Alberta winters. Parking is paid; pay stations are located inside the cancer clinic, the main hospital doors, the emergency department entrance, and the Mackenzie Place lobby. Contact the centre at 825-412-4200 to confirm current parking rates.
Are translation or interpreter services available at the Cancer Centre?
Yes. The Grande Prairie Cancer Centre offers interpreter and translation services to support patients with diverse language needs. If you require these services, it is recommended to request them when booking your appointment so the care team can make appropriate arrangements in advance.