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Programs & Services


Dyspnea and Pleurex Clinics

Clinic offers symptom relief to cancer patients with shortness of breath due to malignant pleural effusions.

Clinic for patients with a presumed or confirmed malignant pleural effusion, specializing in tunneled pleural catheters.

Contact Details

Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Address
3395 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 5G2
Telephone
587-231-3100
Fax
587-231-3580
Getting There

The closest parking option is located in the underground parking lot of the Arthur Child, directly off of Hospital Drive. 

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
doctors (interventional pulmonary), licensed practical nurses, nurse coordinators, registered nurses
Eligibility

The patient must have an underlying malignancy or suspected malignancy. We require a referral letter from the referring physician.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations