The Mid North Coast Cancer Institute (MNCCI) is trialling a Symptom and Urgent Review Clinic (SURC) at the Port Macquarie MNCCI facility.
The clinic is for patients who are currently undergoing treatment at the institute. It will operate on Tuesdays – 12:30pm – 4:00pm, Thursdays 12:30pm – 4:00pm, and Fridays 8:00am – 12:30pm.
The clinic is designed to provide assessment and supportive care to patients who are experiencing side effects from systemic treatment for their cancer.
Appointments are required. Patients will be triaged on the telephone to assess their care needs.
Oncology nurse practitioner, Kirsty Baxter runs the clinic and is available on telephone 0436 332 799 for further information.
The trial will run until December 31, 2022. Feedback is welcome.