The Haematology Service at Peter Mac continues to provide multi-disciplinary inpatient and outpatient care to patients with a wide range of haematologic diseases. The Service prides itself on its team approach, which utilises world best chemotherapy, radiation therapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (SCT), as well as the full spectrum of supportive care with an advanced Nurse Practitioner in Haematology and a Nurse Coordinator to facilitate all aspects of care coordination.
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| Haematologist, Professor Miles Prince
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Our diligent participation in clinical and translational research initiatives ensures development of and access to novel investigational therapies, including immune system modulators and cellular therapies.
Main features of the Haematology Service include:
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- Multidisciplinary approach to the management of all aspects of therapy for haematologic malignancies. Members of the multi-disciplinary team include infectious disease physicians, dietician, pastoral care, palliative care, psychiatry, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and social work.
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) grade peripheral blood stem cell collection, manipulation and storage.
- Specialised Late Effects Clinic for long-term follow-up of patients treated for haematologic malignancies.
- On site high-dependency unit, PET scanner, MRI
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome Foundation designated “Centre of Excellence”
- Supportive care programme focusing on acute supportive care, psychosocial adjustment, survivorship issues and long term follow-up.
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