Melomed Oncology

Melomed Oncology

Our state-of-the-art Melomed Oncology units are currently available at our Melomed Tokai and Melomed Gatesville hospitals. The facilities currently caters for the chemotherapy needs of patients with breast, colon cancers and lymphomas. The Oncology Units feature six and eight treatment stations respectively at Melomed Tokai and Melomed Gatesville for chemotherapy patients, two beds, sluice rooms and a laminar flow unit where chemotherapy medicines are prepared by in-house pharmacists in a way that protects patients and medical staff from exposure to highly toxic fumes. Each patient has their own Lazy Boy with side trolley, their own flat-screen, state-of-the-art monitoring systems and nursing station. The units also showcase expansive views of Cape Town, making this one of the most therapeutic features of our Oncology Units.

 

Oncology Support Group

Melomed Private Hospitals also established an oncology support group in association with the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) connecting those facing the similar challenges. The free monthly programme is held at our Melomed Gatesville and Melomed Tokai hospitals. For more information regarding the support group, please contact our client liason officer on 021 699 0950.