Treatment Center If your oncologist prescribes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or if blood transfusion or blood products are needed, your treatment will usually take place in our Treatment Center, which is located within the UCLA Hematology Oncology office.
Nurses who are certified in hematology-oncology care staff our Treatment Centers. These registered nurses are dedicated to providing the highest level of care to their patients. An oncologist is always immediately available to further assure the highest level of patient care. Medications used in the Treatment Center are prepared in a specialized pharmacy adjacent to the Center.
In planning for your appointment in the Treatment Center, please allow an extra 30 minutes for laboratory results to be reported and for medications to be prepared by the pharmacy. The time needed for your treatment will vary, depending upon the medication(s) prescribed for you. We suggest that patients wear comfortable clothing and that a friend or family member accompany you whenever you receive treatment. Some medication may cause drowsiness or other side effects, and having someone with you during treatment and to provide transportation home will help make your treatment easier. Appointments at UCLA Hematology-OncologyYour individual appointment is an integral part of the comprehensive care offered here at the Hematology-Oncology Center. The Center offers patients with cancer and their families a variety of resources including a library, educational programs, support groups, a website, assistance navigating the medical system, and individual or family counseling all of which are offered at no cost to you. During the initial 30-45 minute appointment you will meet with one of our clinical staff. We will assess your needs, answer your questions and assist you in accessing resources that may be helpful to you as you begin your care here at UCLA. You are welcome to come alone or bring someone close to you. Chemotherapy patients please make sure to arrive to your appointment on time, if you are 30 minutes late or more we will have to reschedule your treatment appointment. If you want to schedule an appointment, change your scheduled appointment or desire information more immediately, feel free to call directly at (888) 662-8252. Insurance information. SchedulingUCLA Hematology-Oncology offers a centralized scheduling service to make appointment scheduling easy for our patients. Please allow one of our experienced patients schedulers coordinate your physician, laboratory, imaging, and therapy appointments. When you call to schedule an initial appointment, you may select the physician of your choice, or our appointment staff will help you select a physician based upon your needs.
Our Appointment Center can be reached at (888) ONC- UCLA or (888) 662-8252. Current Patients ResourcesThe Hematology-Oncology Center has many resources available to patients and their family members. In addition to this clinic there are social workers, psychologist a chaplain, a nurse educator, mental health professionals, and material resources. There is a monthly calendar available that lists some of the services that are offered on this site. Some of the resources to look for include: Education materials – A variety of educational materials about cancer, cancer treatment and care of cancer patients (including self-care), are available to you and your family members. There is no cost for any of these materials and they can be found in the clinic, the library and at the Ted Mann Family Resource Center. Please do not hesitate to ask for any educational materials. Mind/body Techniques – We offer a range of services oriented toward helping patients develop the tools they need to reduce stress throughout the cancer experience. Specific groups will be offered on a monthly basis for which you can sign up. In addition, once per month, a psychologist offers a drop-in relaxation/meditation hour for our patients teaching important skills to help you feel as well as possible during cancer treatment. Psychosocial Support – We believe that a cancer diagnosis should not be faced alone and we have specially trained staff to provide information, guidance and support during treatment and recovery. Through the Ted Mann Family Resource Center located on the Westwood campus we offer a comprehensive and diverse psychosocial support program to improve quality of life for individuals with cancer. A diverse staff of Hematology-Oncology social workers and clinical psychologists is available to offer individual, family support, and advocacy in the medical environment for patients who are receiving their treatment on site at UCLA. Please note we have individual times to meet with a psychologist or social worker here in this clinic. Check the calendar for times or ask the patient services coordinators to schedule one for you. Support Groups – In addition to individual psychosocial support, we offer a range of support groups for specific cancers, e.g., lung, breast, etc., as well as other programs to enhance your wellbeing such as “Mind/Body Approaches to Coping with Cancer,” meditation, “Couples Seminar for the Breast Cancer Journey,” art therapy and programs for caregivers. You can discuss the range of programs at your initial appointment and we will also provide information about other support groups and referrals to cancer support agencies in your community. Integrative Hematology-Oncology Program – Mary L. Hardy, M.D., has joined the Hematology-Oncology faculty to offer a new fee-for-service integrative medicine program. She is an internist and integrative medicine physician with over 15 years of experience in guiding patients who are seeking to combine the best practices of conventional and alternative medicine. She offers several different group programs as well as a highly individualized integrative medical assessment in which you can review or create a personalized wellness plan. She can help with questions relating to the use of nutrition during and after treatment; selecting appropriate nutritional and dietary supplements or herbs; and developing strategies to manage specific symptoms through the addition of other complementary therapies (such as acupuncture and massage therapy). Lectures – We offer many lectures on the latest research and different approaches to coping with cancer. For example, Insights Into Cancer is a monthly lecture series and past programs are archived on the web. Brochures and upcoming events are posted in the clinic. Ted Mann Family Resource Center – The Ted Mann Family Resource Center helps individuals and their families face the challenges brought about by cancers and their treatments. They offer mind-body challenges interventions, a variety of support groups, a library of resources, a website, individual assistance and counseling to patients and caregivers, and the Insights Into Cancer lecture series. The Ted Mann Family Resource Center maintains an extensive list of websites that offer information and support to patients.
The Ted Mann Family Resource Center is located on the fifth floor of the 200 UCLA Medical Plaza, suite 502. Phone: (310) 794-6644, Website Reflections – A program of the Ted Mann Family Resource Center, Reflections is a specialty retail boutique providing information, resources and competitively priced products to women, men, and children who have physical appearance changes caused by cancers and their treatments.
Reflections is located on the lobby level of the 200 UCLA Medical Plaza near the patient elevators. Phone: (310) 794-9090, Website Iris-Cantor UCLA Women’s Health Education & Resource Center – The Iris-Cantor Women’s Health Resource Center is a non-profit, educational and informational learning facility providing education on physical, psychological, and social issues that impact women’s health and well-being, including prevention, diseases and conditions, and treatment issues. Phone: (310) 794-8063, Website UCLA Family Cancer Registry and Genetic Evaluation Program – The purpose of the UCLA Family Cancer Registry is to collect information from people and families who may share possible genetic risks of cancer. Joining the Registry offers the following benefits: Get the latest information about cancer, genes and heredity; Meet with a genetic counselor; Hear about special studies for which you may be eligible; Your information can help doctors and scientists learn more about how and why people get cancer, and how it can be treated. Phone: (310) 794-7576, Website
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