Adult Hematology/Oncology Unit
Inpatient/Outpatient

The Adult Hematology/Oncology Inpatient Unit is a 20-bed medical unit specializing in the treatment of hematology/oncology patients. Patients’ conditions range from newly diagnosed to end-stage disease.

We offer a wide range of services from Loyola University Health System (Loyola) professionals. The registered professional nurses care for a variety of patients who receive chemotherapy protocols and participate in national clinical trials. This includes management of side effects, chemotherapy, multiple blood component therapy, management and care of various venous access devices and pain management.

We also care for autologous/peripheral blood stem cell transplant patients in all phases of the transplant process as well as those readmitted with post-transplant complications. In addition, hospice inpatient services also are provided in two designated patient rooms. Nurses caring for the hospice patient focus on the continued physical comfort, mental peace and spiritual needs of the patient and their caregivers.

Patient care in the Adult Hematology/Oncology Inpatient Unit is directed by the nurse manager. The nurses on the chemotherapy team are specialty nurses who initiate the chemotherapy and biotherapy treatments for hospitalized cancer patients. Education of the patient and family is an integral part of this process and includes discussion of the diagnosis, treatment plan, and symptom management.

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