Once you have discussed treatment options with your Oncologist or Haematologist and decided to go ahead, your treatment appointments will be scheduled. An education session will also be scheduled with one of our Oncology Registered Nurses. The number of treatments required and their duration varies depending on each person and what type of treatment they are having.
Where does treatment take place?
Your treatment will take place within our Day Hospital, which is located on the ground floor of our facility in Buderim.
Are there side effects involved with treatment?
There are side affects with many types of treatment which vary from person to person. Side affects will be explained by your Oncologist or Haematologist and nurse. They will also be able to give advice on how to manage side effects.
What costs are involved with treatment?
Sunshine Coast Haematology and Oncology Clinic is licensed with Queensland Health as a day-hospital and has current contracts with all major health funds. When you receive treatment within our day hospital and have private health insurance with appropriate coverage, invoices are issued under the terms of these contracts. You will be asked to sign a claim form at the time of discharge. This claim will be lodged with your private health fund on your behalf.
There are no out-of-pocket costs for patients with private health insurance, with the exception of the following (if applicable);
Excess on your Private Health Insurance
Co-payment on your Private Health Insurance
Exclusion of services on your elected level of cover
Medications for use at home
High-cost pharmaceuticals that are not covered under the
PBS (unless costs have been approved by health fund)
What is the process for starting treatment?
Once you have discussed treatment options with your Oncologist or Haematologist and decided to go ahead, your treatment appointments will be scheduled. An education session will also be scheduled with one of our Oncology Registered Nurses. The number of treatments required and their duration varies depending on each person and what type of treatment they are having.
Shopping Basket
For an Emergency
If you are receiving chemotherapy or immune therapy and have become unwell and/or have a temperature of 38 degrees or above
PRESENT IMMEDIATELY TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.
For non-urgent treatment related questions, please phone our clinic on (08) 6146 1400 during business hours.