Vision

To deliver leading, comprehensive cancer care that integrates patient and family-centred care, education, prevention, screening and cancer research.

Guiding Principles

• Provide patient and family-centred care
• Attract, empower and retain the best and brightest
• Support the discovery and delivery of high quality cancer care
• Operate efficiently
• Provide a high level of safety for all patients, staff and visitors
• Achieve high quality architecture and design

Architectural Vision

Inspired by the concept of an embrace, Arthur Child's design prioritizes comfort and care. The interconnected L-shaped towers form a central courtyard bathed in natural light, creating a serene environment conducive to both healing and innovation.

Patient and family advisors emphasized the importance of daylight and outdoor access, especially for patients spending extended periods undergoing treatment. The building's design maximizes sunlight exposure, with strategically placed lightwells and rooftop terraces offering peaceful outdoor retreats.

Arthur Child features 6,200 square meters of accessible outdoor space, including multiple courtyards and rooftop terraces. These areas provide patients and families with opportunities for reflection and relaxation amidst the natural surroundings.

Additionally, the building incorporates dedicated quiet spaces like the Sacred Space on the Main Level and the Quiet Space on the Lower Courtyard Level. These spaces offer a peaceful haven for patients and families seeking solace, a moment of respite between appointments, or a place to rest while visiting loved ones.

Comprehensive Cancer Centre

The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre is a leading facility in Canada, combining cancer research and patient care. As a comprehensive cancer centre, it offers a specialized approach that integrates scientific investigation with clinical treatment. This unique combination allows for rapid advancements in cancer care, ensuring that patients benefit from the latest research findings.

• Comprehensive Care: The center offers a comprehensive approach to cancer care, combining research, diagnosis, treatment, and support services under one roof.
• Research: Scientists and doctors at the center conduct research projects to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. This includes clinical trials, where experimental treatments are tested for safety and effectiveness.
• Integration: A key feature of the center is the integration of research and patient care. This allows for rapid translation of research findings into clinical practice and enables patient experiences to inform future research directions.
• Patient Care: The centre provides a wide range of medical services to diagnose, treat, and support people with cancer. This includes the expertise of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals working collaboratively to deliver the best possible care.
• Research: Scientists at the centre investigate various aspects of cancer, including its causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This research contributes to advancing the understanding of cancer and developing innovative therapies.

Cancer Care Journey

Cancer care is a journey that begins long before diagnosis and continues through treatment and beyond. At each stage of this journey, our dedicated research teams are working to make a difference.

• Prevention: We are exploring how lifestyle changes, such as exercise and diet, can reduce the risk of cancer. This research is vital in helping us prevent cancer before it starts.
• Detection: Early detection is key to successful treatment. Our researchers are developing cutting-edge biomarker detection technology that can identify cancer at its earliest and most treatable stages.
• Diagnosis: Our precision medicine labs are leading the way in tumor analysis, allowing us to tailor treatments to the individual characteristics of each patient’s cancer.
• Treatment: Through clinical trials, we bring the latest therapies directly to our patients, offering them access to the most innovative treatments available.
• Survivorship: We are committed to improving life after cancer, with research focused on reducing recurrence and enhancing the quality of life for survivors.