Community Oncology Program of Saskatchewan (COPS) Centres

The Community Oncology Program of Saskatchewan (COPS) is a program of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency coordinated by the Saskatoon Cancer Centre and the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in partnership with hospitals across the province. The primary goal of COPS is to provide cancer patients with care, treatment and support in or near their home communities.

What is a COPS centre?

COPS centres have nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and social workers who are specially trained in providing cancer care. They remain in close contact with the cancer care teams at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina and the Saskatoon Cancer Centre.

Can I receive cancer treatment in my community?

Some systemic therapy treatments can be given in a COPS centre. Your oncologist or nurse will determine whether you are eligible to receive treatment in a COPS centre and will refer you to the centre nearest your home community.  

What is the role of my family doctor in my COPS treatment?

There will always be a physician in the hospital during your treatment in case concerns arise. Patients who receive their cancer care at a COPS centre will still need to visit their oncologist, who will prescribe treatment and help manage their care.

What services are available at a COPS centre?

COPS Centres administer your treatments and are in close contact with the Cancer Agency. They can connect you with other support services provided by the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency such as your social workers, dieticians and supportive care classes.

COPS centre locations

Your healing journey needs the comfort of home. As such, COPS centres are located throughout our province, ensuring you can conveniently access care in or near your home community: