Professional Services at Princess Margaret / UHN
Ask your doctor about these additional patient services available at UHN. Some programs will require a referral from your oncologist.
Dental Oncology
The Dental Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthetics Clinic offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic dental and facial prosthetic services. These specialized services are for people with all types of cancer.
Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship
The Cancer Rehab and Survivorship (CRS) program provides many services to address the many side effects of cancer. The goal of these services is to improve your function and health and to help people get back to their life roles and activities.
Fertility
Some cancer treatments (such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy) can affect your fertility (ability to have a baby). Your fertility may be impacted temporarily or permanently. Talk to your health care team about fertility as soon as possible when planning your cancer treatment to make sure you have as many options as possible.
Smoking Cessation
Participating UHN Outpatient Pharmacies at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital offer a free, one-on-one, smoking cessation consultation service with a trained pharmacist.
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program
The AYA Program provides personalized, supportive care related to concerns common to young adults with cancer at Princess Margaret. These concerns include fertility, sexual health, school and work concerns, peer support, and wellness.
Nutrition Therapy
Eating well is not always easy when you have cancer and are undergoing treatment. With the help of our registered dietitians, you can learn about eating well during and after treatment.
Palliative Care
The Warren-Connelly Palliative Care Clinic is dedicated to providing timely, collaborative care for patients with advanced cancer and their families. We focus on pain and symptom control, as well as you and your family’s emotional, spiritual, social and practical needs.
Physiotherapy
If you are having difficulty moving, our physiotherapists can help. Physiotherapists can help you improve your physical performance; prevent and manage pain; and increase your ability to reach your mobility goals. They can give you a personalized treatment plan based on your specific needs to achieve your goals.
Social Work
You may face new worries and problems after a cancer diagnosis. Social workers can help you and your family with the emotional and practical aspects of coping with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Psychosocial Oncology Clinic
A team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and expressive arts therapists can help you and your family cope with your cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Genetic Counselling
The Bhalwani Familial Cancer Clinic provides genetic counselling and risk assessment services to people with a personal or family history of cancer. We can talk with you about whether the cancer in your family may be hereditary and discuss how you can manage your risk of developing cancer.
Spiritual Care
Spiritual and religious care for patients, families, and staff of UHN.
Sexual Health Clinic
The Sexual Health Clinic provides treatment for the cancer-related sexual health concerns. The SHC is dedicated to assisting cancer patients/couples in re-establishing optimal sexual function, intimacy, and satisfaction.
EsoRAMP
We treat patients with esophageal disorders such as reflux and difficulty swallowing. We investigate for esophageal cancer by conducting a variety of tests to diagnose and stage the disease. We also work closely with Medical and Radiation Oncologists – both locally at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as well as with your referring oncologists, to provide timely and personalized treatment.