Cancer Care
Wait Time Benchmarks for Cancer Care
| Procedure | Emergency cases* | Urgent cases* | Scheduled cases* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiation therapy | Immediate to 24 h | Based on individual need | Consultation: within 10 working days
Treatment: within 10 working days of consultation |
* Priority or urgency levels are defined as follows:
- Emergency = immediate danger to life, limb or organ
- Urgent = Situation that is unstable and has the potential to deteriorate quickly and result in an emergency admission
- Scheduled = Situation involving minimal pain, dysfunction or disability (also called “routine” or “elective”)
Note: Unless specified, time refers to calendar days between decision to treat by specialist and the day treatment is received.