Chemotherapy

Medical Oncologists at UT Medical Center’s Cancer Institute plan and manage the administration of chemotherapy. All chemotherapy orders are reviewed and mixed on site by an oncology pharmacist. Also, the medical oncologist and pharmacist are available onsite at all times during administration of the chemotherapy to consult if necessary with all members of the oncology team. This level of service is not offered at all chemotherapy centers. Patients who need this treatment will find caring professionals in the outpatient chemotherapy unit who are dedicated to your comfort and medical care.

Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill or stop the growth of cancer cells. The type of chemotherapy used is dependent on the type and stage of cancer. Chemotherapy may be delivered by injection or through an IV and some forms can be taken orally. Chemotherapy includes many different drugs with a wide variety and severity of side effects. Cancer chemotherapy kills or arrests the growth of cancer cells by targeting specific parts of the cell growth cycle.

Visit Oncology Clinical Trials for more information on open oncology clinical trials.

People of all ages also will enjoy the unit’s mascot, Key-Mo Bear, who travels and has many adventures with various chemotherapy patients and staff. You can follow his adventures here.