Cancercare Manitoba- Mcdermot

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: All visits to CancerCare Manitoba are by appointment only, so your scheduled appointment time determines when you attend. Contact your care team to discuss scheduling if you have flexibility, as morning appointments early in the week may allow for shorter overall wait times in common areas.

Busier times: Because visits are appointment-based, there are no general walk-in peak periods. However, the facility and adjacent parking areas can be busier mid-morning on weekdays. Allow extra time for parking on busy clinic days.

About Cancercare Manitoba- Mcdermot

CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) at 675 McDermot Avenue in Winnipeg is Manitoba's provincially mandated cancer and blood disorder treatment centre, serving both adult and pediatric patients across the province. CCMB provides a full continuum of specialized oncology care including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hematology, psychosocial support, clinical trials, and end-of-life care. This is not a general emergency department — patients experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or proceed to Health Sciences Centre, located adjacent to this facility.

Services & Specialties

Chemotherapy treatment, Radiation therapy, Medical oncology, Radiation oncology, Surgical oncology consultations, Hematology and blood disorder care, Pediatric oncology, Breast & Gyne Centre of Hope, Clinical trials (approximately 120 open trials annually), Psychosocial oncology support, Registered dietitian services, Investigational Drug Services (IDS) pharmacy, Hematology laboratory, Cancer prevention and early detection, Palliative and end-of-life care, Community Cancer Program Network (16 provincial locations).

Amenities

• Patient and Family Resource Centre (Room ON1016) — open Monday–Friday, offering pamphlets, lending library, and support group information
• On-site pharmacy with Investigational Drug Services (IDS) for clinical trial medications
• Hematology laboratory serving approximately 150 patients per day
• Psychosocial Oncology Clinician for patient and family support
• Registered dietitian available for nutrition counselling
• Volunteer Driver Program Office (Room 1010, Monday–Friday 8am–4pm)
• Lennox Bell Lodge patient lodging at 60 Pearl Street (adjacent to the McDermot site)
• Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute on-site
• Patient representative service for concerns and inquiries

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Tips Before You Go

• CancerCare Manitoba is a specialized cancer centre, not a general emergency department — if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go directly to Health Sciences Centre, which is located adjacent to this facility.
• All visits to CCMB are appointment-based. Chemotherapy and radiation sessions can be lengthy, so plan to spend several hours and bring something to occupy your time.
• Use the Patient and Family Resource Centre (Room ON1016) to access free cancer information, a lending library, and details on community support groups and home care resources.
• If you need help with accommodation while receiving treatment, Lennox Bell Lodge is located at 60 Pearl Street, just steps away. Families of children with cancer can contact Ronald McDonald House at 204-774-4777.
• Ask your care team or Psychosocial Oncology staff (204-787-2109) about potential hotel discounts available for patients receiving ongoing treatment in Winnipeg.
• When parking, remember to bring your licence plate number to use the pay stations at the Manitoba Clinic Parkade or the HSC Rehabilitation Parkade.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID and Manitoba Health Card (PHIN number)
• List of all current medications, including supplements and complementary therapies
• Referral letter and any relevant medical records or imaging results
• Snacks and a water bottle — treatment sessions can be several hours long
• A book, tablet, or headphones to pass time during chemotherapy or radiation
• A support person or caregiver if permitted and needed
• Insurance information or drug plan details if applicable
• Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to treatment areas

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 Manitoba health data. Actual wait times may vary.

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