Information about the Chemotherapy Day Centre

SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY AREA HEALTH SERVICE
LIVERPOOL HOSPITAL
CANCER THERAPY CENTRE

Chemotherapy Day Centre

The Chemotherapy Day Centre operates from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between the hours of 8.00am to 6.30 pm. The Chemotherapy Day Centre is staffed by specialist nurses experienced in the administration of Chemotherapy and Cancer Care.

Currently, there are 9 treatment chairs and 3 treatment beds within the Chemotherapy Day Centre which is located within the Cancer Therapy Centre. The Chemotherapy Day Centre provides services to Medical Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care clients who reside within the South Western Sydney Area Health Service on an outpatient basis.

Bookings for the Chemotherapy Day Centre are made through the booking clerks (02 9828 5190) who are located at the entrance to the Cancer Therapy Centre. Located directly outside of the Chemotherapy Day Centre is a patient /family tea room where you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, or a cool drink, at no charge before entering the Day Centre for your treatment. Treatments times may vary between each patient and you can discuss this with your nurse or call the Day Centre before your arrival at the Centre.

The Chemotherapy Day Centre contact numbers are 98285210 and 98285209. The nursing staff of the Chemotherapy Centre are available to you for assistance and information regarding your treatment.

Chemotherapy, an overview

Chemotherapy agents are used as one type of treatment for Cancer . Chemotherapy can be administered in a number of ways , however the primary route of administration in the Chemotherapy Day Centre is intravenous, into the vein. There are many varied types of cancer and because of this not all people will receive the exact same type of Chemotherapy. Through clinical trials it has been identified that certain types of Cancer respond better to different types of Chemotherapy.

It is simplest definition, Chemotherapy is an agent that is given with the intention of stopping cell growth. Cancer cells and normal healthy cells are affected by Chemotherapy as the agents used are unable to differentiate between healthy and malignant cells.

Chemotherapy is usually administered as a course over a period of several weeks or months. Following each course you may be given a rest period to allow your body to recover fully from the side effects of the treatment. Before each cycle of treatment it may be necessary for you to have a blood test which the Nursing staff of the Chemotherapy Day Centre will review prior to administering your treatment. This blood test will allow the nursing staff to confirm that your body has recovered enough from the previous treatment to proceed with the next treatment.

Chemotherapy side effects are unique to the type of drugs given and each individual patient. The nursing staff of the Chemotherapy Day Centre are happy to discuss side effects with you in detail on your treatment day.

Should you wish to visit the Chemotherapy Day Centre before your treatment , please feel free to do so, but we suggest a call to our department first . The Chemotherapy Day Centre can be contacted directly on

98285210 or
98285209.

For more detailed and comprehensive information in regards to Chemotherapy, click here.

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