Overview
Western Private Hospital provides comprehensive care for people undergoing cancer treatment as well as those requiring specialised medical therapies. The service combines clinical expertise with a supportive, patient centred environment.
Core Oncology & Haematology Services
- Day Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy — Treatment delivered in a dedicated day centre.
- Haematology & Oncology Therapies — Care for blood disorders and cancer related conditions.
- Patient Education — Guidance for new patients starting chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Education regarding other treatments, for example iron.
- Outpatient Support Programs — Access to additional resources during treatment.
- Telephone Support — Ongoing assistance between visits. Patients have access to nursing staff Monday to Friday 07:30-3:30pm.
- Overnight Care (Marion Ward) — Available when patients require monitoring or extended treatment.
Supportive Care
- Blood Transfusions
- Immunoglobulin therapy
- Iron Infusions
- Venesection
- Hydration therapy
- Other Intravenous Therapies
Treatment Environment
- Care is delivered by experienced oncology and haematology nurses in a comfortable, purpose built facility.
- The day centre operates Monday to Friday, 07:30–15:30, functioning as an ambulatory (day only) service.
Patient Support
- Nurses provide education, orientation, and ongoing information for new patients.
- The hospital emphasises a relaxed, friendly atmosphere for patients and their families.
Contact
For further information:
- Phone: (03) 9318 3177
- Email: oncology@westernprivate.com.au
Treating Partnerships
Western Radiation Oncology Centre provides radiation therapy at Western Private Hospital for both inpatients and outpatients.
www.radoncvic.com.au
Capital Radiology provides imaging services including MRI, CT and Ultrasound.
www.capitalradiology.com.au
Melbourne Pathology provide pathology services.
www.mps.com.au
Support Services
The following community based program for patients, their family and friends is supported by Western Private Hospital:
“Look Good Feel Better”
Phone: 1800 650 960
www.lgfb.org.au
“Living with Cancer”
Cancer Helpline 13 11 20
Web: www.cancervic.org.au
Email: lwcep@accv.org.au
Gynaecology and Breast Cancer Support
www.breacan.org.au
Palliative Care Victoria
www.pallcarevic.asn.au
Leukaemia Foundation
www.leukaemia.org.au