What does ARCP mean in CANCER

What is ARCP?

ARCP stands for Algoma Regional Cancer Program. It was founded in 1995 and is funded by the Cancer Care Ontario, a provincial agency dedicated to providing quality cancer care in Ontario. The mission of ARCP is to ensure that all individuals affected by cancer in the region receive the best treatment available based on their individual needs. To achieve this goal, ARCP offers comprehensive services such as prevention and early detection initiatives, clinical care for all stages of cancer diagnosis and treatment, supportive care services, information on resources available to patients and families dealing with cancer, education programs for health professionals and volunteers who work in the field of cancer care, research into new treatments and therapies for cancer patients, as well as access to specialized medical equipment used in diagnosing and treating cancer patients.

Services Provided by ARCP

ARCP provides a wide range of services to individuals affected by cancer in the Algoma region of Ontario. These include access to specialist physicians like radiation oncologists; screening tests like mammograms; chemotherapy; access to unique treatments like proton beam therapy or CyberKnife radiosurgery; psycho-social support services which involve counselling sessions with social workers or psychologists; access to financial assistance programs; information about clinical trials or innovative treatments being tested at various research centres across Canada; access to specialized medical equipment used in diagnosing and treating cancer patients; patient navigation which involves helping patients find their way through the complex medical system (finding specialists or accessing financial assistance); education programs for health professionals working in the field of cancer care or volunteers who are interested in learning more about caring for those affected by this disease.