​Concept image of Burnaby Hospital Phase 2 and BC Cancer – Burnaby McCarthy Centre (final design not yet confirmed).

BC Cancer and the Provincial Health Services Authority are working with Fraser Health to plan a new regional cancer centre. This project is part phase 2 of the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment.

The new centre will help meet the growing need for cancer care in the fast-growing Fraser region. It will include:

• Outpatient oncology care rooms
• Chemotherapy treatment areas
• An oncology pharmacy
• Radiation therapy
• PET/CT imaging

The centre will also have space for leading-edge clinical trials to support important cancer research.

It will work alongside the hospital and provide treatment, supportive care, research, education, and new technologies, such as virtual health services. By expanding cancer care services, the centre will increase capacity and reduce wait times for oncologist visits, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. This will help improve health outcomes for patients.

The cancer centre is a part of BC's 10-year cancer action plan. This plan sets out steps to prevent, detect and treat cancers. It aims to improve cancer care for people today while preparing for future needs. ​