Rapid Investigation Clinic in Oncology

Mission

Announcement: The Rapid Investigation Clinic in Onoclogy (Guichet d’investigation en cancérologie) is open since June 30, 2023 at the Jewish General Hospital for the pulmonary tumor site (other tumor sites will follow). 

The Rapid Investigation Clinic in Oncology at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) was set up to ensure rapid coordination of a range of activities leading to diagnosis for patients at high-risk of developing cancer.

Thanks to the single point of entry, patients have rapid access to consultations with doctors, nurses and specialists for timely diagnosis. The ultimate aim of the Rapid Investigation Clinic in Oncology is to shorten the time between the first symptom and diagnosis, so that patients can be treated more quickly. The Rapid Investigation Clinic in Oncology  ensures that the requested examinations are carried out and promotes optimal coordination of oncology investigations, while using a defined algorithm for the tumor site in suspicion. 

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Closed on weekends and statutory holidays

How to reach us

Telephone Number : 514-340-8222, extension 27300

Email :  guichet.investigation.ccomtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

Where to find us

Situated in the Jewish General Hospital 

Pavillion E, Level 7, Room 740 (E-740)

Referral Guide for the Rapid Investigation Clinic in Oncology

Referral criteria

Tumor Site

Criterias

Pulmonary

 
  • Lung lesion  ≥ 8 mm1, 
  • Suspicion of pleural neoplastic disease,
  • Mediastinal or hilar suspected malignancy > 10 mm,
  • Recurrence2 of lung cancer.
 

 1Any other pulmonary lesions, fill in the referral form below but note that the patient will be redirected to the clinical access service at the JGH. 

2Metastatic disease and recurrence are not exclusion criteria.

Process for referring patients to the Rapid Investigation Clinic in Oncology

  • The Rapid Investigation Clinic in Oncology is available by appointment only.
  • The patient will be contacted within 24 hours* of receipt of the referral form to arrange an initial appointment and ensure treatment.

* Referrals sent on weekends and public holidays will be processed on the next working day.

Pulmonary 

For referrals to the pulmonary Rapid Investigation Clinic in Oncology (by a physician or nurse practitioner):

Breast 

Coming soon

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