Presentation to the Sunrise Rotary ClubNovember 27th, 2012

Brief history of the Campaign:

• In 1988, the provincial government authorized the planning of a complete province-wide tertiary radiotherapy-oncology centre for the treatment of cancer in New Brunswick

• In 1989, the Tree of Hope Campaign is launched to support the development of the centre.

• Through the years, the Campaign has raised more than $16 million.• 100% of funds raised remain in New Brunswick for cancer patients.• Since 1989, the Campaign has raised over $16 million to benefit New

Brunswick cancer patients and their families.

The Tree of Hope Campaign’s four main beneficiary sectors:– Dr. Léon-Richard Oncology Centre– Mgr. Henri-Cormier Lodge– Atlantic Cancer Research Institute– Promotion of healthy lifestyles

Linear accelerator for radiation treatments.

Chemotherapy treatment room at the Dr. Léon-Richard Oncology Centre.

• Past projects:– Construction and expansion of the Mgr-Henri-Cormier Lodge, to

accommodate 65 patients and 20 companions from outside of Moncton.

– Purchase of a third linear accelerator which helps to considerably cut the waiting period for radiation treatments.

– Purchase of a brachytherapy system for the treatment of prostate cancer.

– Purchase of a brachytherapy system to provide quality treatments to women with gynaecological cancers. The treatment that used to take 48 hours and had to be repeated has been reduced to 2-4 hours. The rooms that were used for the old treatments are now available for other patients.

– Renovations to the pediatric unit to meet the needs of children and teens battling cancer, allowing their families to be with them while they

receive treatments. – The purchase of a hysteroscope allowing the gyneco-oncology surgeon

to offer his or her patient an efficient non invasive surgical option to remove polyps.

– Establishment of a telemedecine program ensuring out-of-town patients have the same quality of care in their region as they would at the Dr. Léon-Richard Oncology Centre while avoiding unnecessary travel.

Mgr. Henri-Cormier Lodge

Did you know that the Dr. Léon-Richard Oncology Centre, a provincial reference centre:

• treats more than 1 700 new cancer patients each year;

• provides 26 000 radiotherapy treatments each year;

• provides 5 000 chemotherapy treatments each year;

• receives more than 50 000 visits each year• performs 177 pediatric follow-ups each year;

2012 Tree of Hope Projects:

1. Software – Adding specialized modules for radiotherapy equipment in order to improve the management of medical information, imagery, better treatment planning.

2. Purchase of a High definition Rhinolaryngoscope – This instrument is used in the detection of lesions in the throat, the larynx, the vocal chords and nose. This equipment will visualize lesions in detail and take digital images.

3. PET/CT – This piece of equipment plays an important role in oncology. It helps in cancer diagnostic and in determining its extension to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy. It will also be used to monitor recurrences. This is not only an important acquisition for health care professionals, but it is also very reassuring for the thousands of patients who come for treatment at the Dr. Léon-Richard Oncology Centre.

4. Mgr. Henri-Cormier lodge endowment fund -  These funds are used primarily for renovations, replacement of obsolete furniture, etc... Over the next year, funds will be invested towards various improvement projects to maintain the comfort of patients residing at the lodge.

5. Cancer research - The most important research at the Atlantic Cancer Research Institute is oriented towards breast cancer, leukemia and lymphomas. The funds raised during the Tree of Hope Campaign will increase research capacity in various applications in oncology.

Brachytherapy system for the treatment of prostate cancer.

Linear accelerator for radiation treatments.

Chemotherapy room at the Dr. Léon-Richard Oncology Centre.

CT Scan at the Dr. Léon-Richard Oncology Centre.

Mgr. Henri-Cormier Lodge