• Doctors using the CT Sim

    CT Simulation Technology

    The CT Simulator is the one piece of equipment that has the greatest impact on every cancer patient undergoing radiation treatment at the QEII. Without it, radiation can’t happen.

Donors generously contributed $3 million to bring two state-of-the-art CT Simulators to the QEII Cancer Centre as part of our We Are campaign. 

What donors are making possible
INCREASING PATIENT ACCESS

Each year, 7,000 Nova Scotians are diagnosed with cancer. Nearly half will need radiation treatment.

QEII Foundation donors have made it possible for these patients to have access to the most advanced radiation technology. Donors collectively invested $3 million to bring two new CT Simulators to the QEII.

The CT Simulator is a machine with sophisticated imaging technology that helps a patient’s cancer care team pinpoint the exact location and shape of their tumour. Helping radiation oncologists determine the most effective radiation treatment plan possible for patients.  

As of January 2025, both CT Simulators are in use and scanning patients. They are helping to increase the capacity to see more patients each day, while decreasing wait times and delays. 

 

QEII cancer care experts share how access to new CT Simulators will impact patients.
Dr. Amanda Caissie
QEII Radiation Oncologist
A word from Dr. Amanda Caissie

The CT Simulator is the one piece of equipment that has the greatest impact on cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment at the QEII. Donors who supported this project are impacting approximately 3,000 patients each year – every patient walking into our radiotherapy centre.

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