Tawam Hospital opens new 18-bed oncology unit

Tawam Hospital has opened a new 18-bed oncology unit for the treatment and care of patients battling cancer. The 1,370 square-metre state of the art unit is equipped to treat in-patients with both benign and malignant blood disorders, said an official of the hospital. Treatment offered will involve hormone therapy, radiotherapy and chaemotherapy, as well as care and diagnostic evaluation. Patients will also be able to get treatment for post-treatment side-effects. The new unit also features a treatment room for short-stay outpatient procedures, including a counselling room, the official added. Article continues below Tawam, a well-established national referral specialist centre for oncology and haematology, has an award-winning team of health care professionals, who will work together to treat patients. "The new Oncology and Haematology Unit at Tawam is an important addition to the hospital's facilities, and will greatly enhance our ability to continue delivering world-class care for our patients," said Dr Mohammad Jaloudi, Acting Chairman of Tawam Hospital's Oncology Department. Rooms at the unit, he said, are designed to give a relaxing environment offering privacy and dignity for patients undergoing treatment. The rooms are also equipped and furnished to a high standard and each one comes with private bathroom facilities, television and telephone. Tawam Hospital is part of the Seha Health System and is owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (Seha).