Medical Oncology Department
In the Medical Oncology Unit of IASO Thessalias, the most modern and internationally accepted diagnostic and therapeutic methods are applied to treat all forms of neoplasms (oncological and hematological). All treatments are adapted to the particularities and special needs of each patient. The following types of treatment are performed:
- Targeted therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Hormone therapy
In
addition to the administration of treatments, blood transfusions and
its derivatives, other short-term intravenous treatments are offered for
supportive care, or for the pain management (it has a specialized pain
treatment office), as well as the possibility of palliative procedures
(drainage of fluid collections).
It meets the patients’ needs
for treatments through a brief stay in a comfortable and friendly
environment. It is equipped with a vertical laminar airflow machine for
the preparation of cytostatics.
It is collaborating with
renowned Medical Oncologists who have scientific training and extensive
experience in treating oncological conditions. Their systematic training
and participation in international conferences ensures that they are
informed in regard to the latest scientific data and the application of
modern therapeutic protocols. They collaborate directly with all the
medical specialties of IASO Thessalias, for the holistic treatment of
even the most demanding oncological cases. The nursing staff is highly
trained and specialized in the care of oncologic patients and know their
special needs.
It is in direct collaboration with the
diagnostic and laboratory departments (central laboratories, medical
imaging, pathology and cytology laboratory, nuclear medicine) as well as
with the radiotherapy department of the Clinic.