Osler's oncology clinics help patients manage their cancer on an outpatient basis
Services include:
- consultation/follow-up with an oncologist and haematologist, as needed
- clinical trials
- CT scans and MRIs
- Chemotherapy/immunotherapy given by certified oncology nurses
- dietitian services
- on-site oncology pharmacists
- oral anticancer follow up program
- social work support for newly diagnosed patients and patients/families who need psychosocial support
- dietitian support for nutritional needs
- blood transfusions, intravenous therapy such as hydration, central venous and catheter management
- links to home care, community services and support (e.g. transportation to clinic appointments, cancer support groups, etc.
Osler's oncology urgent clinic supports cancer patients having symptoms from their cancer or side effects from their cancer treatment. For patients having a symptom or concern about their cancer, call the oncology nurse and the patient will be referred to this clinic, if needed