Oncology
Some diseases appear at the least expected moment of life and their names can fill us up with fear. Cancer, Leukemia, Metabolism disorders, Anemias, these words can put our life in hold for a moment.
Our oncology service provides an expert and compassionate treatment to people with diseases in which there is an abnormal and disorderly growth of the organ cells; these must be handled in time to prevent it from spreading to other organs and deteriorating the total functioning of the body.
In our Oncology Department, we have a highly specialized human and technological team to diagnose, treat, and support all patients suffering from any of these diseases, and their families, along the way.
We offer medical treatment, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, open surgery or laparoscopic surgery, bone marrow transplant, and support services such as specialized nursing, psychology, and social work that allow providing treatment and support to have hope towards the future.
The Oncology Department is made up of a group of specialists from the medical and paramedical area responsible for the treatment and support of patients with cancer and/or some other benign or chronic diseases that require interaction with the specialists of the area.
Adult Hematology
A clinical specialty that is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients who present any benign or malignant blood disorder (lymphomas, leukemia, multiple myeloma, anemia, and coagulation disorders, among others).
This medical team is also responsible for performing bone marrow transplant in benign or malignant diseases.
We allow permanent accompaniment by the family.
Our nursing staff is specialized in oncology.
Adult clinical Oncology
A clinical specialty that takes care of the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of adult patients diagnosed with cancer.
Oncological Neurology
A clinical specialty that is responsible for treatment and monitoring brain tumors, also neurological manifestations related to cancer.
Pain and Palliative Care
A clinical specialty that provides comprehensive and supportive treatment for patients with cancer or chronic diseases, taking care not only about physical but also psychological, social, and spiritual symptoms, and helping the family to manage all stages of the disease, including grieving process.
Head and Neck Surgery
A surgical specialty that is responsible for the treatment of malignant and benign diseases located in the head and neck.
Breast and Soft Tissue Surgery
Surgical specialty in charge of the treatment of malignant and benign diseases located in the mammary glands or soft tissues (skin, muscles, tendons, subcutaneous tissue such as melanomas (skin cancer) and sarcomas (soft tissue cancer).
Oncological Gynecology
A surgical specialty that is responsible for the treatment and monitoring of malignant diseases located in the female reproductive system such as cervix, ovaries, endometrium, vulva, and vagina.
Oncological Orthopedics
Surgical specialty in charge of the treatment and follow-up of patients with benign or malignant tumors located in limb bones.
Oncological Urology
Surgical specialty in charge of treatment and follow-up of patients with cancer in the urinary tract of both sexes or the male genital system, such as prostate, testicle, and penis.
Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
A surgical specialty that is responsible for the treatment and monitoring of malignant diseases located in the gastrointestinal tract (stomach, esophagus, small intestine, colon, and rectum) and in the peritoneum (tissue that covers the intra-abdominal organs).
Chemotherapy
It is about the application of medicines for the treatment of cancer that can be administered by different routes.
This treatment is prescribed by doctors specializing in adult and pediatric hemato-oncology and provided by specialized paramedical personnel.
The Hospital has the following comforts thinking about the well-being of its patients and their companions:
- Independent chemotherapy rooms for adults and children. Medications that require clinical surveillance and blood transfusions are also applied in these rooms.
- Hospitalization unit specialized in the treatment of hemato-oncological patients.
- Pharmacy specialized for the preparation of oncological medicines.
- Follow-up and support to the patient and their family during the chemotherapy treatment by nurses.
- Support by psychologists and social workers to facilitate adherence to the treatment.
Radiotherapy
Clinical specialty in charge of monitoring and treatment through radiation in benign and malignant diseases that may require it.
It counts with:
- Two dual linear accelerators.
- Conformal radiotherapy.
- Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy “IMRT”.
Human support team:
2 medical physicists, 5 radiation therapy technologists, 1 nurse, and 1 nursing assistant.
Bone Marrow Transplant
This type of treatment is provided to patients with benign or malignant hematological diseases, or metabolic diseases in children, in which bone marrow or peripheral blood from the same patient, donor or umbilical cord is administered. It is performed by doctors specialized in adult and pediatric hematology.
Hospitalization Unit for Bone Marrow Transplant
We have 12 rooms with special isolation to attend patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation or that may require induction chemotherapy.
Equipped with:
- HEPA filters of high efficiency and positive pressure at the entrance of each room, which reduces the risk of infections.
- Permanent accompaniment by the family.
- Nursing staff specialized in oncology and specialized in pediatrics for the care of children.
Support Staff
- Nursing team specialized in oncology, pain and palliative care, wounds and ostomies care.
- Social work.
- Education for children in the Pablito Classroom.
Support Activities for Cancer Catients and their Families
- Life Moments Group: handcraft activities that allow the treatment and accompaniment of emotions related to the disease process among women with cancer.
- More Art, fewer Tears: Expression of feelings through art (painting, music, dance, among others).
- Sweet Moment: Pastry workshops for patients and caregivers of the Oncology Department.
- Palliative Care Training: Training for families about patient care at home.
Adult Hematology
- Laura María Díaz
- Marcos Arango
- Felipe Andrés Mendieta
- Kenny Mauricio Gálvez
Adult Clinical Oncology
- Alicia Quiroga
- Isabel Cristina Durango
- Luis Gabriel Gonzales
Oncology Neurologist
- Germán Alonso Reyes
Pain and Palliative Care
- Nora Helena Saldarriaga
- María Helena Restrepo
- Natalia Escobar Mejía
- Jhon lidemberto Cárdenas
Head and Neck Surgery
- Carlos Simón Duque
- Álvaro Diego García
- Julio Valencia
Oncologic Orthopedics
- Miguel Andrés Murcia
- Gustavo Molina
Oncological Urology
- José Jaime Correa
- Carlos Humberto Martínez
Gastrointestinal Oncological Surgery
- Jaime Andrés Montoya Botero
Radiotherapy
- Beatriz Eugenia Pineda
- Jaime Andrés Triana
For national patients
To request an appointment (4) 360 47 88
To request more information (4) 445 90 00
For international patients
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Outpatients unit: Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hospitalization unit: 24 hours, 7 days of the week.
We are in Tower B, Floor -1.
