We are the only fully integrated cancer treatment center in the Inland Northwest, offering a complete range of services at one location for the convenience of our patients.
CT scans, chemotherapy, radiation treatment, surgical oncology pre-op and post-op care, and lab work are all available at our North and Spokane Valley clinics. Radiation oncology follow-up care is provided at our Downtown clinic. Several of our physicians rotate at clinics, so while a service may not be available at that site, access to a physician is possible. We recognize that throughout the course of treatment, many patients need assistance in areas other than their medical care.
Cancer Care Northwest has full-time licensed therapists to assist patients and their families during their healing journey. Support groups are also available.
Additional support services include nutrition counseling and financial counseling. We encourage you to visit the Your Cancer and Treatment section of this site to get better acquainted with our services. Our doctors are qualified to treat all forms of cancers and blood disorders. Some of our physicians have a special interest in certain types of cancers, but they also treat other cancers and blood disorders as well. Our surgical oncology team offers special expertise in breast surgery, melanoma surgery, sarcoma surgery and gastrointestinal surgery.
Our staff will consult with your primary care physician at the time of referral to determine which doctor is best able to meet your medical needs. If this is an emergency, please call Contact form submissions will be answered within the next business day. Frequently Asked Questions Share. What can I expect during my first visit? How long will it take? How soon can I be seen by a physician? Do I have to bring someone with me? Can I eat before I come for my first visit or do I need to fast?
Can I bring my children to my appointment? Do you need all of my medical records for my first visit? Can you bill me for my co-pay? Your Treatment How long will each session of my chemotherapy treatment take?
What should I do if I experience a medical problem? If you need a port, you will need a minor surgery before your first chemotherapy appointment to put the port in. Learn more about catheters and ports. The length of your treatment session will depend on many factors. Some chemotherapy treatments take minutes or hours. Others are given over several days or weeks. This is called continuous infusion chemotherapy.
You do not need to stay at the hospital or clinic for continuous infusion. Instead, drugs are delivered through a small pump you wear or carry. To get the full benefit of chemotherapy, it is important to follow the schedule of treatments recommended by your doctor and manage other medications you're taking.
After your treatment session ends, the nurse or another health care team member will take out your IV. If you have a port, it will stay in until you finish all of your treatments. The nurse will check your blood pressure, pulse, breathing, and temperature again. Your oncologist or nurse will talk with you about what to expect with side effects. They will give you medication, tell you how to manage common side effects, and offer information such as:.
Avoid people with colds or other infections. Chemotherapy weakens your body's immune system. Your immune system helps fight infections. Drink lots of fluids for 48 hours after chemotherapy. This helps move the drugs through your body. Before you leave your first treatment, be sure to ask who you should call with any questions or concerns and how to contact them, including after hours or weekends. Physical, Emotional, and Social Effects of Cancer.
These printable PDFs provide an introduction to chemotherapy, answers to common questions, terms to know, and questions to ask the doctor. Who is on my chemotherapy team? Your team may include these health care professionals: Medical oncologist.
Their responsibilities can include: Giving physical examinations Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic test results Prescribing and administering medications and other therapies, including chemotherapy Providing education and counseling for patients and families Oncology nurse. Oncology nurses can also: Answer questions about treatment Monitor your health during treatment Help you manage side effects of treatment Other health care professionals. These professionals include: Pharmacists Social workers Registered dietitian nutritionists Physical therapists Dentists Learn more about the oncology team.
What happens before chemotherapy? Signing this form means: Your team gave you information on your treatment options. You choose to have chemotherapy. You give permission for health care professionals to deliver the treatment.
You understand that the treatment is not guaranteed to give the intended results. How should I plan for chemotherapy treatments? There are steps you can take before treatment begins to help you cope. What happens during chemotherapy treatment? Before your treatment starts, you will: Have a blood sample taken Meet with your oncologist so they can check your health and blood test results Meet the nurse or other health professionals who will give your treatment Have your blood pressure, pulse, breathing, and temperature taken before starting treatment Have your height and weight measured to find the right dose of chemotherapy May have an IV tube, also called a catheter, put in your arm Some people receive chemotherapy through a port.
What happens after IV chemotherapy ends? They will give you medication, tell you how to manage common side effects, and offer information such as: Avoid people with colds or other infections.
Whether there are activities to do or avoid doing on future treatment days. Questions to ask the health care team Who is creating my chemotherapy treatment plan?
How often will the plan be reviewed? Which health care professionals will I see at every treatment session? How will I receive chemotherapy treatments? Will I need a port? Will I need any tests or scans before this treatment begins? Can you describe what my first treatment will be like? How long will each treatment session take?
Will I need someone to drive me home after each session? Treatment could last minutes, hours, or days, depending on the specific protocol. Chemotherapy may repeat weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Usually, a cycle is defined in monthly intervals. For example, two bi-weekly chemotherapy sessions may be classified as one cycle. In most cases, the number of cycles - or the length of chemotherapy from start to finish - has been determined by research and clinical trials.
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