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Our registered nurses are specially
trained and certified in the administration of chemotherapy and the management of its side effects. All medications are prepared, verified and administered on-site by our registered nurses. They are also responsible for patient assessment and education. With a genuine understanding of patients' concerns, they strive to provide a strong environment of support, communication, and compassion.
Contra Costa Oncology provides chemotherapy and biological treatments including monoclonal antibody therapy. Committed to patient education, we
provide information on what to expect at
every step in the process of an individual's treatment. We also offer in-depth patient counseling, as well as an extensive network
of support and referral services.
Our chemotherapy infusion suite is
designed for a private, restful experience
for our patients. Furnished with recliners,
a flat screen TV, personal DVD players,
CD players, and wireless internet capability, the suite is intended to encourage relaxation
and help alleviate stress. The nursing station
is dedicated exclusively to the monitoring
of chemotherapy patients; physicians
are on-site at all times.
The physicians and nurses are responsible
for managing patients' prescriptions, dosage and formulations, focusing on those medications which best counteract the common side effects of cancer treatment.
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