Service Description: The Oncology Unit is a day-stay unit providing a wide range of chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological response modifiers and symptom support. Services are provided on an inpatient and outpatient basis to patients within the Loddon Mallee region, and parts of the Goulburn Valley, Wimmera and southern New South Wales. Patient care is planned through a team process. Staff work closely with the radiotherapy unit, social workers, dieticians, district nurses, breast care nurse, general practitioners, palliative care and other specialist services. The medical oncologists encourage close liaison with referring practitioners and are available for discussion and advice. Patient Care: Patient care is provided by a multi-skilled team consisting of:
Breast Care Nurse Consultant: A specialist breast care nurse consultant offers education and support to women and men diagnosed with breast cancer as well as information on services available. Client care is individualised to ensure that information, education, support and referral is given at the appropriate time to maintain continuity of care. Referrals to the Bendigo breast care nurse consultant can be faxed to 5441 6852 or phoned through on 5441 6850. The Bendigo breast care nurse consultant position is a runs in partnership with Bendigo Health, St John of God Hospital Bendigo and Bendigo Regional Breast Screen Centre. Useful contacts:
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