Department of Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy Department
There are a number of treatments for cancer, such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy which uses anticancer drugs. Chemotherapy is mainly conducted at the chemotherapy center in the outpatient department. The center was opened in 2004 and currently has 22 beds. The center is managed by experts in cancer treatment.
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The condition of patients is checked before during and after administration of medications. There are furthermore multiple checks of the amount and type of medication. With the use of check sheets, side effects are monitored. We ask patients to fill in these forms every time they visit the center.
Specialized nurses are present to assist as much as they can in helping to control the side effects, and talk with patients about their worries and questions.
Specialized nurses are present to assist as much as they can in helping to control the side effects, and talk with patients about their worries and questions.