Ward C5A

Ward C5A

Ward C5A

Ward C5A

Ward C5A

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Primarily, patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are treated with intensive chemotherapy on the José Carreras Leukemia ward. It is located on the 5.Floor of Building O24.

The ward was created with the support of the José Carreras Foundation and was officially opened by Jose Carreras personally.

The establishment of the leukemia ward represents a significant step forward in the treatment of patients with leukemia. On this ward, we have installed a HEPA air filtration system that creates an almost sterile environment for our patients that are at very high risk for infection. In addition, our water distribution system has special filters to keep the water germ free (Legionella). There are more stringent hygiene standards, such as special requirements for food preparation for patients at high risk for infection, as well as regular screening for hospital germs and pathogens.

Treatment

The treatment of leukemia patients are performed according to the latest national and international protocols that are often within the framework of clinical trials, allowing the patients access to innovative medications.

Patient care

Our multi-professional teams consisting of specialized oncology nurses, medical doctors and specialists, a medical assistant, physiotherapists, social workers, dietary assistants, and psycho-oncologists work in in close partnership for your well-being and support you throughout your treatment.

Priorities in nursing care

Our priorities in nursing care are based on an oncological care concept with the goal of maintaining and encouraging patient autonomy in his individual life situation through active involvement of the patient and his family.

Our responsibilities include:

• Holistic care und psychological support during the coping process
• Administration and monitoring supportive therapy
• Close surveillance of effects and side-effects of chemotherapy
• Monitoring during aplasia period
• Administration and monitoring of medicinal pain therapy
• Proper instructions and advice:
  • Identification of accompanying symptoms by the patient
  • Behavioral measures and dietary recommendations during aplasia period
  • Implementation of special oral hygiene practices for mucositis
  • Coping with fatigue – exhaustion in combination with reduced performance

You can find our 21-bed ward in Building O24 on the 5th floor.

Phone: +49 (0) 40 - 7410-23051
Fax: +49 (0) 40 - 7410-58020

Cooperation:

We have a very close collaboration with the Department of Stem Cell Transplantation. Every week, all leukemia patients are discussed in our joint tumor conferences.

Holistic Therapy:

Aside from the treatment with medication, we offer you a variety of other services:

These include:

• Psycho-oncological care
• Music therapy
• Sports program

Team:

Ward C4B

Ward C4B

Ward C4B

Ward C4B

Ward C4B

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We would like to introduce our Ward C4B in the Oncology Center to you:

On our ward we specialize in the examination and treatment of patients with tumor diseases and diseases of the blood and blood forming system. We not only implement all established and proven drug treatment methods against cancer, but we also participate in national and international clinical trials for the continuous improvement of cancer therapy. Therefore, we can often provide our patients with innovative therapies with substances that may not yet be available.

The ward is equipped with 25 beds, 3 single and 11 double rooms. A terrace, a patient kitchen, and a lounge are also available for our patients.

A ward physician team consisting of five medical residents, a chief ward physician, and a senior physician provides your medical care. Rounds take place daily between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. On Mondays and Thursdays rounds are conducted by the senior physician.

Our nursing staff is specialized in the care of oncology patients and provides you with expert advice. During your inpatient stay, our experienced and dedicated team offers you the most up to date nursing care.

Our responsibilities range from preparation and follow-up of cytostatic therapies, administration of drugs, accompanying and providing assistance during therapeutic measures, psycho-social support to basic nursing care. Through our continuing education and training programs, we are able to keep our expertise up to date. Our principles on nursing care have been captured in an oncological care concept. In addition we strive to provide you with care that meets your individual needs as close as possible and to also give you space and time to talk about your concerns.

Our range of services include:

• Curative, adjuvant, und palliative chemotherapies
• High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation (49 in year 2014)
• Treatment within the framework of clinical trials
• Interventional biopsies for diagnostic purposes
• Local procedures of tumor therapy (in close cooperation with corresponding departments)
• Supportive therapy, including pain adjustment

Nursing Emphases

• Nursing advice on dealing with accompanying symptoms such as pain, fatigue, or alopecia
• Prevention and alleviation of oral mucositis
• Instructions on self-care, such as changing bandages for patients and family members
• Prevention and alleviation of nausea
• Aromatherapy
• Palliative care
• Terminal care for patients and their families

Other services

• Psycho-oncological support
• Social services
• Physiotherapy
• Pastoral services
• Hospital volunteer services
• Dietary services

Further Informations

Further informations