The inpatient oncology unit, on the second floor of Parkview Hospital, is dedicated to the care of cancer patients and their families. Nurses certified in oncology nursing work with other staff members to attend to the physical and emotional needs of cancer patients and their families.
The 16-bed unit was renovated in 2008. A large, comfortable family lounge provides a relaxation space for patients and their families apart from the individual patient rooms. Patients and families can check out print and video materials from the cancer resource library and take advantage of Internet access for research. Hospital amenities – such as the gift shop and the cafeteria – are just a short walk or elevator ride away.
Treatments at the inpatient unit include chemotherapy and/or biotherapy. Some patients are admitted to the oncology unit for management of symptoms such as infection, nausea, vomiting or pain. Radiation therapy is primarily administered at the cancer center's facility on the Parkview North campus.
Patients admitted to the oncology unit may also participate in national research protocols involving new ways to treat cancer or relieve symptoms.
Support Services
Inpatient Hospice Care
Inpatient hospice care is available when needed. The unit offers rooms specifically for hospice patients.