Cancer treatment

Outpatient cancer care at Yale-New Haven

More than ever before, Yale-New Haven cancer patients can be treated on an outpatient basis. New medications and procedures allow patients to receive treatment at the hospital, then return to home or work.

Medical oncology
Medical oncology treatments offered at the Yale Medical Oncology Outpatient Service include chemotherapy, hormone therapy and biological therapy. The program is located at the Yale Faculty Physician Building, 800 Howard Avenue, New Haven.

Hours
Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telephone: (203) 785-4191

Radiation therapy

Inpatient cancer care

If you need to be hospitalized, you will be admitted to a medical/surgical floor or a unit that specializes in treating cancer patients.

West Pavilion 8: This specialized unit for Medical Oncology patients has 36 beds; some beds are designated for bone marrow transplant patients. Family members may stay overnight with most patients. Lounges for patients and families are also available.

West Pavillion 9: This 36-bed unit specializes in treating women. Nurses and other staff are especially aware of the needs of women with cancer.

During your stay, you will be cared for by an experienced team of cancer professionals. If, at any time, you or family members have questions, please ask.

• Visiting hours
• Out-of-town patients and family members
• Directions & parking

Patient assistance
Potential, current or former patients who have questions, concerns or unmet needs involving Yale-New Haven can contact Patient Relations during normal business hours at (203) 688-3430. After hours and on weekends and holidays, please call the Patient Assistance Line at (203) 688-2333. At any time, you may contact us via E-mail at patientrelations@ynhh.org.

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Last revised: April 27, 2007 (dh)

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