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LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS
REFERRAL PROCEDURE
Blood work is requested the day before
chemotherapy is administered. It is strongly advised
that this be done as early as possible on that day to
ensure that if they need to be repeated there is
adequate time to do so.
ALL patients referred to the Oncology Centre MUST
be accompanied by a referral letter. This should be
accompanied by the results of all investigations
(CT’s, MRI’s, Bone Scan, X-Rays, Pathology Reports
etc.)
If these investigations are done at a private
laboratory the results should either be faxed to us or
collected by you and brought in. If results are
abnormal your treatment will have to be delayed.
If you received your initial work-up or treatment
abroad, you should be accompanied by a medical
summary, including any treatment received and
your progress to date.
The check in/registration procedure is the same for
clinic visits except that treatment will be received in
the infusion area.
If diagnosis and treatment was obtained in a nonEnglish speaking country, the information MUST be
dated and translated into ENGLISH, as we do not
offer translation services.
During chemotherapy one individual is allowed to
accompany the patient in to the infusion area.
DIAGNOSTIC RECOMMENDATIONS
Prior to clinic visits all patient’s results must be
placed on their charts. This especially pertains to
mammograms, bonne scans, x-rays, CT scans and
blood works. If for any reason the patient is seen by
another physician, please bring all pertinent results,
documents with you.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information on how to schedule a clinic
appointment or consultation with one of our
physicians please contact us at the following info.
Princess Margaret Hospital
Oncology Centre
MEDICATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS
Please remember to bring all of the medications you
are currently taking with you to all clinic visits or
treatments so that they can be properly
documented and reviewed by your physician.
Medication during Chemotherapy
Remember to take all of your medication as you
normally do during your chemotherapy unless
otherwise advised by the Doctor.
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Shirley Street
Nassau, Bahamas
Fax: (242) 356-9469
Telephone: 322-2861
Reception Desk – Ext. 2332/2333/2
Cancer Coordinator – 2787 / 3787
Cancer Registry – 242-502-7863
Visit us online at our website at www.phabahamas.org
AN OVERVIEW
OUR ONCOLOGY CLINICS
CLINIC INFO. FOR PATIENTS
The Government of the Bahamas in their increased
efforts to ensure quality care to cancer patients,
renovated the old PMH Bahai Building in 2009 to a
new state of the art Cancer Treatment Centre
costing an excess of 1. 8 million dollars.
Presently there are eight (8) clinics held in the
Oncology Centre Weekly. Clinics are convenientlhy
held
ALL Patients MUST be accompanied by a relative or
friend at each clinic visit, particulary at the initial
consultation. Upon arrival, the patient is to check-in
a the front desk. This process includes registration,
payment of fees which is required by all and a
receipt will be issued. Patients will be called from
waiting area to be assessed by a nurse and be
given a clinic number. Assessment includes the
measuring of blood pressure, pulse rate and weight
Once this is completed, the patient and a friend/
relative will be directed to one of the exam rooms
(1,2, and 3) where they will be seen by the
physician. Upon completion of your consultation,
you will again return to the assessment room where
you will receive your next appointment and will be
directed with regard to your investigations.
The new Oncology Centre is equipped with a nine
(9) chair chemotherapy Unit, three (3) Examination
rooms, a patient Waiting Area, its own Pharmacy
and Laboratory area, a Resiscuation Room, and a
state of the art Conference Room for meetings and
video conferencing.
The Oncology Services has a staff compliment of 22,
inclusive of Medical Oncologists, Nursing Staff,
Cancer Registry, Administrative and Support staff.
Medical Oncologic Clinic
Monday – 10:00am
Gynecological & Colposcopic Clinic
Tuesday – 7:00am
Hematology Clinic
Wednesday – 10:00am
Anti-coagulation Clinic
Wednesday – 12:00pm
Medical Oncologic Clinic
Thursday – 10:00am
Radiation Oncology Clinic
Friday – 9:00am
Pediatric Oncology Clinic
Friday – 9:00am
OUR MISSION
To provide quality Cancer Care through a
dedicated, compassionate team of professionals
that would endeavor to enhance and extend the
lives of persons with Cancer.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to remain on the cutting edge of
Cancer
management
through
continuous
education, research and technology that will
provide quality Cancer Care in a comprehensive
setting.
The delivery of safe, efficient and effective care of
the highest quality to patients who have been
diagnosed with cancer is the purpose of cancer
care at Princess Margaret Hospital
Surgical Oncology Clinic
Friday – 9:00am
ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED
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Infusion Services
o Chemotherapy Treatment
o Fluids
Blood Transfusions
Flushing of port-a-cath
Bone marrow Biopsy
Injections
CHEMOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATION
Once you have been scheduled for chemotherapy,
prior to commencing treatment you will receive an
educational session by a nurse to inform you about
what to expect during your course of treatment,
especially as it pertains to side effects, nutrition etc.