Referring Physicians

The Odette Cancer Centre referral process:

All new patients must be referred by physicians only. A completed referral form along with supporting documentation must be faxed to 416-480-6179 before an appointment can be scheduled.

Please note that returning patients that have not been seen within the last 18 months must be re-referred by their physicians.

Download the referral form

Referral forms must include complete patient demographics. Supporting documentation may include:

• Diagnostic imaging reports
• Pathology reports
• Surgical transcription
• Lab results
• Imaging CD or films

Appointments will be scheduled within 48 hours, providing all relevant information has been received. The new patient referral office or care group coordinator will contact the referring office by telephone with the appointment date and time. Patients do not need to call to confirm appointments.

Breast rapid diagnostic unit (RDU):

All patients are referred to the breast RDU by physicians only. A completed referral form along with supporting documentation must be faxed to 416-480-6179, Odette Cancer Centre new patient booking office.

Download the breast RDU referral form

New patients: Download the New Patient Leaflet here.

Patients without OHIP:

• Referrals will be assessed and approved through the Odette Cancer Centre approval process prior to appointments being assigned.
• This includes patients from other provinces