Medical Cancer Hospital – Information on Hospitalized Cancer Treatment
In Kyoto University Hospital, the ground and first floors of the new building (Sekitei building) that opened in May 2010 are designated as “Kyoto University Cancer Center” with outpatient cancer care division on the ground floor, and inpatient cancer care division on the first floor. The inpatient cancer care division provides various treatments such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgical treatment, and endoscopic treatment, and conducts medical examinations as a specialized ward (multimodality cancer treatment ward) practicing “Multimodality cancer treatment” transcending the boundaries of academics. Though the focus of cancer treatment on outpatient treatment, when the condition of patients suddenly deteriorates after treatment or cases with complications, close cooperation between inpatient and outpatient cancer care divisions is necessary. To practice modern cancer treatment which is highly specialized, a team with specialized staff from every field who are experts in cancer care to treat cancer patients collectively is indispensable. At the “Multimodality cancer treatment ward” of Kyoto University Cancer Center, the goal of all staff including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists is to provide ideal cancer treatment and practice patient-focused cancer care in cooperation with outpatient cancer care division.