Medical Oncology Patient Handbook
We understand that managing a cancer diagnosis or a related disease, can bring about many emotions, and that all of appointments and information can feel overwhelming. Our team at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center is deeply committed to helping you, your family and your caregivers get through this challenging time.
At Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, we use a multidisciplinary, personalized approach to care for the whole person, not just the cancer. Providers and staff from multiple specialties work together to develop treatment plans designed for the specific medical, psychological, social and logistical needs of each unique patient. We are well-prepared to provide you with every opportunity for successful treatment, recovery and a healthy return to the activities that enrich your life.
How to Use this Handbook
We provide this handbook to our patients as a tool to learn about and manage possible side effects of treatment, and to discover the variety of programs and services available to support you and your loved ones. We are here to help ease the burden of cancer treatment, and we hope that this handbook is useful to you.