As you review your treatment options and discuss the process with your personal care physician, the caring, professionals in our treatment services are not only highly skilled technicians and clinicians, but they are also compassionate individuals who are here to help you through your cancer treatment. Knowing what to expect, and which O'Connor departments offer treatment services, can help you better understand cancer care with us.
We invite you to learn more about your cancer treatment options at O'Connor by understanding the following specialties and services:
Radiation Therapy
O'Connor Hospital has an on-site Radiation Therapy facility staffed by board-certified radiation oncologists who partner with physicists, nurses, therapists, and other professionals. The center features two linear accelerators, a simulator and HDR unit. Some treatment options offered are Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), 3D conformal, and brachytherapy.
Our mission of compassionate service blended with the warm, soothing decor create a calm and healing environment for patients and their families .
For more information, please call (408) 947-2995.
Inpatient Oncology Unit
The Cancer Care Center at O'Connor Hospital has an inpatient oncology unit, which was established to address the unique and complex needs of the cancer patient. Martin Rubenstein, M.D., medical director, and Pat Wolfe, RN, nursing manager, work in collaboration with numerous departments to insure the highest level of care is offered to patients admitted to the unit. The registered nursing staff of 5 West maintains their competency in the administration of cytotoxic drugs through completion of required annual classes. Twenty nurses are currently certified to give chemotherapy and two nurses maintain national oncology certification. There are 28 private rooms on the unit and six large private rooms. These large "suites" are made available to patients that are admitted for long-term care and those who are experiencing a need for family members to be close at hand. In addition to a spacious waiting room, the unit provides a quiet room that is available for families in times of special need. There is also a large room on the unit that is utilized by weekly cancer support groups.
For more information, call (408) 947-2904.
Pharmacy Services
Pharmacy services provided at O'Connor include the preparation of cytotoxic agents under a vertical laminar flow hood and the safe delivery of these agents to the oncology nursing unit. The pharmacists also provide educational information to the nursing staff regarding the administration and compatibility of chemotherapeutic agents. The Director of the Pharmacy is a member of the Cancer Care Committee.
For more information, call the pharmacy at (408) 947-3444.
Virtual Tour
Click on the link to view a full-size virtual tour of our Cancer Treatment Room.
For more information, call Home Pharmacy at (408) 947-2828.