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Southern DHB Oncology and Haematology - Otago
Public Service, Oncology, Haematology, Radiation Oncology
Description
Procedures / Treatments
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Making the Diagnosis
Cancer is diagnosed with a number of tests but usually a biopsy is needed. This is where a sample of the lesion/growth is sent to the laboratory to be examined under the microscope. This can tell the doctors exactly what type of cancer is present and guides them to what… More
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Surgical Treatment
Surgery is the oldest form of treatment for cancer. Surgery offers the greatest chance for cure for many types of cancer, especially those cancers that have not yet spread to other parts of the body.… More
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Radiotherapy
Radiation therapy uses special equipment to deliver high doses of radiation (beam of x-rays) to cancerous tumours, to kill or damage them so they cannot grow or spread. Normal cells may be affected by radiation, but most appear to recover fully from the effects of the treatment.… More
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Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to kill or reduce the spread of cancer cells. Chemotherapy is given as cycles and may be given once a day, once a week or even once a month.… More
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Alternative Treatments
It is very common for people with cancer to want to try other non-medical treatments such as diet or alternative/complementary medicines offered by other practitioners. It is helpful for your oncology team to know what other therapies you might be taking as sometimes there can be interactions with their treatment. More
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Contact Details
Dunedin Hospital
Dunedin - South Otago
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Phone
(03) 474 0999
Website
Inpatient area: Ward 8c
Outpatient Clinic: Ground Floor, Oncology Building (Cumberland Street)
Medical Day Unit: 1st Floor, Oncology Building (Cumberland Street)
201 Great King St
Dunedin
Street Address
201 Great King St
Dunedin
Postal Address
Private Bag 1921
Dunedin 9054
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This page was last updated at 1:22PM on August 19, 2019. This information is reviewed and edited by Southern DHB Oncology and Haematology - Otago.