12 Differences on Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for cancers. To prolong survival, prevent recurrence, increase cure rate are all accepted. How to administer chemotherapeutic agents is particularly important and well-trained personals are needed. Wattanosoth Hospital has set up chemotherapy section, providing one-stop service, standardized quality for our patients.

1. Provide treatments with chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy and molecular targeted therapy.
2. Available for both ambulatory care and in-patient care.
3. Ambulatory care unit opens 08.00 am – 20.00 pm every day, with separate section, private room, facilities for convenience.
4. Physician teams include fully-trained medical oncologists.
5. Oncology nurses specialized in chemotherapy administration.
6. Standard drug preparation system, environmental-friendly and specialized pharmacists.
7. Multidisciplinary team approach and emergency team available.
8. Patient education program, to reduce misunderstanding, fear, special library, documents, books, audio-visual media, group discussion.
9. Informations about drug treatment, choice of treatment in cancer therapy.
10. Ask for second opinion, comparing treatment options and plans of management.
11. Call the following day after chemotherapy, ask questions via our hotline and website 24 hours.
12. Research activity, customized drugs for Thai patients.