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TREATMENT AT THE MEDICAL DAY HOSPITAL
You have recently been informed that you need to undergo chemotherapy or a similar treatment. This treatment is administered during regular sessions at the medical day hospital.
Despite the uneasiness you probably feel about this news, know that you will be treated by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, whose sole objective is to make your stay in our department as pleasant as possible.
We will do our utmost so that a relationship of trust is established between you and the care team.
WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY LIKE?
Here is how a chemotherapy session is conducted at the day hospital:
- Blood test and administration of maintenance infusion via the implanted port or via a peripheral line. As soon as your blood test results are known, the oncologist prescribes your treatment. The pharmacy receives the doctor's prescription and prepares the medication.
- Initiation of premedication in preparation for the administration of chemotherapy. This premedication allows for better tolerance to the treatment, by decreasing the risk of side effects.
- Chemotherapy administration and likely monitoring of the vital signs.
The length of stay varies according to the type of treatment prescribed. At the end of your treatment, the infusion will be removed after rinsing the implanted port, if applicable.
One accompanying person is of course welcome.
HOME LIFE BETWEEN TREATMENTS
If you have any concerns at home between the courses of chemotherapy, please do not hesitate to contact us. The nursing team, cancer care coordinator and/or the secretary can answer your questions, advise you or direct you to the most suitable person depending on your request.
However, if you develop a fever (from 38°C) or other symptoms, go to the emergency ward without hesitation. A team is on call 24/07 for the oncology-haematology department.
We hope that this leaflet answered your main questions. Know that the ultimate success of your treatment will be obtained through partnership and a relationship of trust established between you and the care team.
Friends of the Europe Hospitals Fund
The aim of the Friends of the Europe Hospitals Fund is to help the hospital's medical services to improve the patient's experience of care.
A ‘Friends of Fund’ is managed by the King Baudouin Foundation. The smooth running of the ‘Friends of’ Fund is ensured by a management committee on which the founders are represented. Donations of €40 or more per year to the Foundation benefit from a tax reduction of 45% of the amount actually paid (art. 145/33 CIR)'. Thanks to the guarantee provided by the King Baudouin Foundation, donors make their donations in complete confidence, knowing that they will be used for the specific projects for which they have been asked.
Our current project: Integrative Oncology Care Pathway
We want to improve the experience of patients undergoing One Day oncology treatment at our 2 hospital sites.
By offering them a chance to escape for a while during and after their treatment, we hope to have a positive impact on their healing process. Our integrated care pathway includes: access to fitness or creative activities, a moment of celebration at the end of treatment, a cocoon kit for their return home, theme days and a varied, up-to-date library.
