History
We are one of Bermuda's oldest non-profit Charities #070, and an International Charitable Fund 501c (3) designated organization. The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre marked its 60th anniversary in 2005.
- The organization was originally formed in 1945 to assist patients with tuberculosis; today the organization continues to expand its role regarding early detection, education and support of major health concerns such as cancer and other health issues that affect the community.
- The Centre's mammography units were accredited in 1999 by the Canadian Association of Radiologists, making the Centre the first facility outside of North America to receive and retain this distinction (2007).
- In the Fall of 2003, the Centre opened the island's first comprehensive Cancer Resource & Lending Library for patients and their families. The Centre provides a selection of books, videos, and on-line resources.
- As of April 2007 we are the only facility on the island to offer Digital Mammography exams. The purchase and installation of the digital mammography equipment, the latest state-of-the-art technology, was made possible through highly successful events such as our annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fun Walk which has in the past helped to raise funds to purchase a bone densitometer, and a crystal viewer (2004).
- The year 2007 also saw the introduction of the Hereditary Screening Clinic/Genetic Testing at the Centre, partnership between Partners International Program, Bermuda Hospitals Board, and the Bermuda Insurance Council.
- In 2009 Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre became a member of UICC - The International Union Against Cancer
- Our partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society was forged in 2010 and the Bermuda Cancer Information System successfully developed.
- 2010 The Bermuda Cancer Information Service became a member of the International Cancer Information Services Group (ICISG).