Your
Journey
Here is some information to help you be prepared and introduce you to our services.
Consultation
Before starting any treatment at Western Haematology and Oncology Clinics, your GP or specialist will refer you to one of our Oncologists or Haematologists.
Oncologist
An oncologist is a doctor with special training in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. You may be referred to an oncologist if you have been diagnosed with cancer or your GP or specialist suspects you may have cancer.
Our Oncologist at Western Haematology and Oncology Clinics is:
Referrals to these doctors can be made through Healthlink, fax or email. Call 08 6146 1400 to make an appointment when you have your referral.
Haematologist
A haematologist is a medical professional who specialises in diagnosing, treating and managing diseases of the blood and blood-producing organs. You may be referred to a haematologist if there has been an abnormality detected in your blood.
Our Haematologists at Western Haematology and Oncology Clinics:
Referrals to these doctors can be made through Healthlink, fax or email. Call 08 6146 1400 to make an appointment when you have your referral.
Chemotherapy
Education
If your Oncologist or Haematologist has recommended you commence on chemotherapy or another form of treatment, it is normal to feel worried, anxious and/or overwhelmed.
At Western Haematology and Oncology Clinics we believe that knowing what to expect is important. We know that understanding your disease and treatment helps to reduce stress and anxiety. We also know that chemotherapy is an individual experience. With this in mind, we offer you an individual patient education session to explain what treatment your doctor has recommended, how the treatment works, how your treatment will be given, possible side effects and ways to manage these side effects.
Ideally we arrange this education session before you start your treatment to allow you time to process the information. If it is not possible to schedule an information session prior to starting your treatment, we will still provide you with this information during your treatment.
We encourage you to bring a family member or support person to both the education session and treatment appointments.
Treatment
There are many types of treatments used to care for patients with cancer, blood disorders or chronic medical conditions. Some conditions involve a combination of therapies to provide the most effective treatment and there is often individual variances. Below is an overview of treatments offered at our day hospital.
- Chemotherapy
- Immune Therapy / Biological Therapy
- Targeted Therapy
- Blood and Blood Products
- Rapid Access Iron Infusion Clinic
- Venesection
If your Oncologist or Haematologist has recommended you commence on chemotherapy or another form of treatment, it is normal to feel worried, anxious and/or overwhelmed.
At Western Haematology and Oncology Clinics we believe that knowing what to expect is important. We know that understanding your disease and treatment helps to reduce stress and anxiety. We also know that chemotherapy is an individual experience. With this in mind, we offer you an individual patient education session to explain what treatment your doctor has recommended, how the treatment works, how your treatment will be given, possible side effects and ways to manage these side effects.
Ideally we arrange this education session before you start your treatment to allow you time to process the information. If it is not possible to schedule an information session prior to starting your treatment, we will still provide you with this information during your treatment.
We encourage you to bring a family member or support person to both the education session and treatment appointments.
There are various approaches to treating cancer, many of which involve combinations of therapies to provide the most effective treatment. We also offer treatments. Below is an overview of treatments offered at Western Haematology and Oncology Clinic:
Important Information
When Visiting
Western Haematology and Oncology Clinics are pleased to advise that hospital COVID-19 restrictions have been eased, and the following now applies when visiting:
- Masks no longer need to be worn by patients and visitors attending our reception area and consulting rooms on Level One
- Surgical masks must still be worn in our hospital area
- Temperature checks have ceased
- Screening questions on arrival will continue
- Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) is only required for close contacts
- Patients can bring one support person to the hospital and up to two support persons to our clinic
You will notice our Nurses and Doctors wearing surgical masks and protective equipment for the safety of our patients during treatment.
If you have questions about these procedures or require additional information, please speak with our friendly team on 08 6146 1400 between 7.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Thank you kindly for your cooperation.
Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights
The national standard for what you can expect when accessing healthcare and undergoing treatment at our facility is set out in The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights. Download your copy below.
