Staff Support
We fund pediatric cancers to hire essential staff who will help improve the quality of medical and nursing care.
Pediatric Oncology nurses
Work closely with the physicians and the hospital’s staff nurses to improve the overall quality of medical and nursing care.
Prepare intravenous chemotherapy drugs for administration
Join the physician’s rounds and discuss patients’ and parents’ concerns and questions
Follow all patients from the day of diagnosis and provide continuity of care.
Explains diagnostic tests and procedures and treatments to the patients and parents
Provide emotional support to the patients and parents
Assist physicians when children undergo painful procedures under sedation
Explain to parents the role of various medications and the importance of taking them on time
Explain the importance of seeking immediate medical attention for any significant symptoms
Pediatric Oncology Social Workers
Provide ongoing psychosocial and emotional support to patients and families from the time of diagnosis to the completion of treatment and during long-term follow-up
Arrange psychologist consultations for patients and families in need
Help patients and families navigate through hospital services
Secure blood products for children from various sources
Mobilize funds from governmental schemes and NGOs to mitigate the financial burden for the families
Oncology Pharmacists
Prepare intravenous chemotherapy infusions
Educate the nurses regarding chemotherapy administration and side effects
Review all the medications to avoid any drug-to-drug interactions
Educate patients and families about chemotherapy drugs and their side effects
Work closely with the physicians to learn the patient’s diagnosis, present condition, and the protocol of treatment
Review the records of patients and nursing notes to monitor for any medication errors