The Department of Radiation Oncology at CCMB consists of 18 radiation oncologists. There are presently 9 residents in the Residency Program. There are eight linear accelerators, one orthovoltage unit, one conventional simulator, and two CT simulators. The department is well-equipped to deliver conformal radiotherapy, RapidArc intensity modulated radiotherapy, sterotactic body radiotherapy and both low and high dose rate brachytherapy. Gamma Knife SRS is delivered in partnership with Neurosurgery in HSC. The department also has access to a dedicated PET/CT scanner at HSC. Radiation Oncology has a six-bed inpatient unit at the Rehab Hospital.

HSC is an 800 bed facility that includes an adult centre, Children’s Hospital, Women’s Centre, Rehabilitation, and Psych Health Centre. The University of Manitoba Medical Campus is adjacent to the Health Sciences Centre providing basic medical science, research, clinical, and administrative support for the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.

The Residency Program in Radiation Oncology at CancerCare Manitoba / University of Manitoba is fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Over 9 residents and fellows participate in accredited training programs including: Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Hematology, Pediatric Oncology and Gynecology Oncology. CancerCare Manitoba has an active Medical Physics Department including an accredited Graduate and Medical Physics Resident Training Program. Other clinical resources include an Epidemiology and Cancer Registry Department, and a Clinical Investigations Office. CancerCare Manitoba actively participates in cooperative clinical trials including RTOG, NCIC, COG, and NSABP.