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0224531763- 0224531761 معهد التمريض الفنى 19303 - 0224562700 مستشفى وادى النيل https://plus.google.com/+WadiElneelHospital Arabic
Oncology Department

Oncology introduction : Oncology department mission is to provide the maximum possible and high quality care for cancer patients through prepared highly specialized staff. The department contains specialized units that include medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgery, hematology, pediatric oncology, and pain management. The staff works in a multidisciplinary fashion.  It is equipped with the highest level of up-to-date infrastructure. For example, the Radiation Oncology unit of Wadi El Nile Hospital has been equipped with Versa HD radiotherapy machine for patients’ treatment under the supervision of staff members of National Cancer Institute at Cairo University. The Versa HD machine is characterized by high technology to treat tumors accurately and minimize the side effects of neighboring tissues. The medical oncology unit also provides the most recent systemic and chemotherapy drugs, while the hematology unit has been equipped with the recent facilities needed for bone marrow transplantation. All of these services are provided under the supervision of staff members of National Cancer Institute of Cairo University, and with regular visits from a group of distinguished international medical oncology experts. Oncology Department Mission Oncology department mission is to prepare highly specialized staff to provide the maximum possible care for cancer patients, to provide continuing medical education, and conduct research aimed at understanding diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. Vision Quality assurance and continuous improvement of performance and efficiency, as well as gaining the trust of the community in its performance to be internationally recognized. Objectives 1-	Update strategic plan keep up with global changes and support for continuous accreditation.  2-	Development of staff and encourage them to communicate with regional and international organizations to develop the efficiency of management of cancer patients 3-	Development of graduate programs to keep pace with international standards  4-	Formulate an effective partnership with the parties of the health system  5-	Development of own resources and financial resources through the activation of the role of the special units and turn them into centers of excellence. 6-	Activation of self-evaluation and continuous improvement to achieve excellence in all elements of the field of cancer management  7-	Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of community service at local and international levels.  Facilities The Oncology department contains specialized units that include medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgery, hematology, pediatric oncology, and pain management. The staff work in a multidisciplinary fashion. It is equipped with the highest level of  up-to-date infrastructure. For example, the Radiation Oncology unit of Wadi El Nile Hospital has been equipped with Versa HD radiotherapy machine for patients’ treatment under the supervision of staff members of National Cancer Institute at Cairo University.  The Versa HD machine is characterized by high technology to treat tumors accurately and minimize the side effects of neighboring tissues. The device also helps the doctor and therapists to ensure the stability of the patient during treatment and the visualization of the treatment area before the start of, and during radiation.