Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) is one of the top 5 comprehensive cancer research hospitals in the world. New discoveries and innovative cancer therapies that are changing cancer care for patients globally are happening right here in Canada, at Princess Margaret.

As a global powerhouse in the fight to conquer cancer, did you know that PMH…
Is the world leader in cancer stem cell research
Is a world leader in image-guided therapeutics
Is a world leader in lung cancer research and treatment
Is a world leader in patient survivorship program development
Is an emerging leader in breast cancer research and discovery
Has one of the largest radiation centres under one roof
Many of the top cancer doctors/researchers in the world have been assembled at PMH, including such notables as Dr. Tak Mak, a world leading researcher at The Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research; Dr. John Dick, Senior Scientist leading a team of researchers advancing knowledge and discoveries of cancer stem cells for the world; Dr. David Jaffray, a global leader in image-guided radiation; Dr. Ben Neel who joined us from Harvard Medical School to become our new Research Director at the Ontario Cancer Institute; and Dr. Mary Gospodarowicz, Medical Director of PMH and The University Health Network, both of whom are leading the way in translational research.

PMH has achieved a stellar reputation as a global leader in the fight against cancer. Clinical and research staff include international superstars and many other leading experts in surgical oncology, radiation medicine, chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, hematology, psychosocial oncology, palliative care, medical imaging, pathology and specialized oncology nursing.

PMH Hospital Highlights at a Glance:
Over 15,214 new patients last year
231,052 clinic visits
9,412 radiation therapy courses
27,138 chemotherapy treatments
264 bone marrow transplants
3,954 surgeries

Princess Margaret Hospital, along with Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital comprise University Health Network (UHN). UHN is among the world’s leading providers of exemplary patient care and innovating research and teaching.