early detection gre ‘oO Saskaichewan Cancer Agency esearch heatment prevention ‘Atan Bt Coneor Conte Fee Nursing (206) 7882777 Phaxmacy (906) 768-2188, ‘4101 Deneioy Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan Canada S4T 771 Heath Racorde (208) Telephone: (208) 765-2213, NewPallenis (@06) 765-2959 Adrinkraton (06) 708-2822 89 Radaton Therapy (206) 765.2515. October 17, 2018 Dear Patient: We would lke to inform you that Dr.~~ais on an indefinite leave and Di il be teaving her practice in early December, 2018, You can rest assured re your health remains our uimost priority. ‘The gynecology oncology program is delivered in partnership between the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. At the Saskatoon Cancer Centre we ‘will be using temporary doctors called locums to provide coverage while a longer term pian can be put in place for gyne-oncology care. These individuals are highly skilled and trained to be able to provide you with continued treatment plans and follow-up as needed. You may also be Under the care of a medical or radiation oncologist at the cancer centre to ensure that your treatment continues as scheduled. The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency also has a team of gyne~ ‘oncologists in Regina at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre who could provide care for you there as Well We appreciate that the departure of Dr. nd Dr ‘may be conceming, but we want to assure you that your care will not be Gompromised. TRESaskatchewan Health Authority will continue to actively recruit gynecologic oncology physicians to the province, and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency will work along side them to ensure that patient care and access ‘continue. Together the organizations are looking at a variety of solutions both short and fong- term to meet your needs and to provide continued gyne-oncology services for women in and around the Saskatoon area as well as from northern communities. If you have any questions about your care plan please call 306-655-2662. Sincerely, PN Babe Dr. Monica Behl Vice President, Medical Services and Senior Medical Officer Saskatchewan Canoer Agency