The Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (GRRCC) performed its first autologous stem cell transplant on July 4. This expanded program embodies Grand River Hospital’s commitment to providing exceptional patient-centred care close to home and is a new unique partnership for Grand River with Hamilton Health Sciences’ Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC) in Hamilton.

“This is a monumental milestone for cancer care for Waterloo-Wellington, and beyond,” says Jane Martin, Vice President, Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. “The Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program not only supports the overall provincial healthcare system; it also ensures that patients receive the care they require without the need to travel out of region.”

This partnership, the first of its kind in the province, signals the opportunity to equip and enable patient-centric care closer to home, expanding the reach of services and increasing the reach of the treatment.

You can read the full press release here.