Medical Ward for Patients with Cancer and Blood Disorders

This ward provides care for patients with:

• Blood disorders

• Cancer

• Symptom management for treatment-related complications

• Supportive therapies

• Stem cell therapy

The staff prioritizes clear and compassionate communication with patients and their families, providing clear information about the illness, diagnostic tests, treatment, nursing care, and prognosis.

If a patient is unable to relay information to their loved ones, it is recommended that the family appoint a designated contact person to communicate with the ward and share updates with other relatives.

Information can be provided during visiting hours, during ward rounds by request, or through a scheduled family meeting.

During illness and treatment, situations may arise that require immediate attention. In such cases, it is important to contact the ward directly and speak with a doctor, nurse, or the emergency department

Contact the ward if you experience the following symptoms

Fever

• If your temperature reaches 38°C, measure it again after one hour. If it remains elevated, contact the ward immediately.

• Fever can indicate an infection and is often accompanied by chills and discomfort. Keep in mind that steroids and certain pain medications may lower body temperature artificially, potentially masking a fever despite an underlying infection.

• For patients with neutropenia (low white blood cell count), lower thresholds apply:

• If your temperature reaches 37.5°C, measure it again after one hour.

• Contact the ward immediately if it remains elevated or is accompanied by chills or general discomfort.

Other Symptoms

• Cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, or greenish phlegm.

• Sore throat or mouth pain.

• Pain or burning sensation when urinating.

• Diarrhea, which may indicate infection or inflammation in the digestive tract, especially if stools are very loose or watery and occur 4-6 times or more per day.

• New or sudden pain that was not previously present.

• Unusual bruising, skin bleeding, nosebleeds, or blood in urine or stool.