Some gastrostomy and naso-small intestine feeding tubes. Patients receive many oral topical and IV meds. Many patients are on chemotherapy. There are opportunities for weekly multidisciplinary conferences. A cancer support group meets twice a month on Thursday afternoons.
Families are frequently available for teaching.
Social worker on the unit. Frequent contacts with Dietary, Physical Therapy and X-Ray Therapy and geriatric research team. Cancer Support Group Thursday P.M.'s. Clinical Nurse Specialists are available in oncology and diabetes education. Students may attend IV Administration Workshop, Patient and Family Diabetes Education and Staff Education offerings.