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Yes — more than half our patients are “self-referred.” No matter how many specialists are on your treatment team, you will have one resident practitioner on your care as an inpatient or outpatient. That doctor will see you on a regular basis for examinations and to discuss your progress and answer all your questions.
Oncocare Comprehensive Cancer Center accepts private and public Medical Aid and Insurance plans. To find out if yours is one, please call our New Patient Referral office at +263-4-776009/10.
We work with patients to make sure they are getting the full benefit of their health plan. Please remember that insurers have different requirements that need to be met before your appointment.
For those not on Medical Insurance we offer flexible payment plans to ensure that treatment is available.
For assistance in deciding whom to contact and what the first step should be, we invite you to call Oncocare on +263-4-776009/10. The care advisors and oncology nurses staffing the service know our practitioners and are familiar with the various cancers and treatment modalities and the special services that we offer. They can help you with finding the right expert for your particular needs.
No. You can continue to enjoy the same contact with family and friends without fear of exposing them to radiation.
If you are hospitalized for insertion of internal radioactive sources, you will stay in a protected room until the source of radiation is removed. If you need this type of radiation, your doctor will explain it in detail.
At Oncocare, the sole focus is the patient.
The benefits of being treated at Oncocare include:
No. However, the treatment table can be a little uncomfortable. If you do experience pain during treatment, tell the radiation therapist. He or she will turn off the machine and come into the room. The radiation stops when the machine is turned off.
What are the possible side effects of radiation therapy?
Side effects are usually limited to the radiation site. Patients receiving radiation in the abdomen may have nausea, while radiation to the pelvis may trigger diarrhea. Other possible side effects include:
Always let your health care team know about any side effects you may be experiencing, even if they seem minor.