Intravenous and Injectable Chemotherapy Administration
Our caring staff specializes in providing chemotherapy treatments for many types of cancers. We understand the difficulty of some of these treatments and offer our experience and compassion for every patient, in every circumstance. After receiving chemotherapy, patients can experience some common side effects such as mouth sores, fatigue, changes in appetite and taste, neutropenia (a decrease in white blood cells), and thrombocytopenia (a decrease in platelets). Please explore the following resources to learn more about your particular situation and find helpful information to keep you strong:
Blood Transfusions
At Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, we routinely perform blood transfusions. You and your family can take comfort in knowing a transfusion is a low-risk procedure, though complications can occur. However, the benefits of receiving blood typically far outweigh the risks of transfusion. We invite you to learn more by reading the following: