There are various approaches to treating cancer, many of which involve combinations of therapies to provide the most effective treatment. Below is an overview of treatments offered at Westside Haematology and Oncology Clinic:
There are various approaches to treating cancer, many of which involve combinations of therapies to provide the most effective treatment. Below is an overview of treatments offered at Westside Haematology and Oncology Clinic:
Why am I having an Iron Infusion?
You have been advised to have an Iron Infusion because you have been found to have low levels of iron in your body and your Doctor believes that Ferinject (ferric carboxymaltose) is an appropriate treatment for you.
Iron is an essential element required for the oxygen-carrying capacity of haemaglobin in red blood cells and muscle tissue.
Iron is also involved in many other function necessary for maintenance of life in the human body.
If you don’t have enough iron, your body can’t make enough health oxygen-carrying red blood cells. A lack of red blood cells due to iron deficiency is known as iron deficiency anaemia.
Iron replacement therapy is used to replenish your body’s iron stores and treat iron deficiency anaemia.
WHAT IS FERRINJECT?
Ferinject is an intravenous iron replacement treatment for patients who have low levels of iron in their body. Ferinject in not a blood product.
HOW DOES FERINJECT WORK?
Ferinject containes iron in the form of many tiny particles of iron with sugar coating. This means that the iron is released steadily and is taken up by appropriate storage sites and used in your body. Iron is required by the red cells in your body to make haemaglobin. Haemaglobin is required to help carry oxygen and provide it to tissues in your body.
HOW IS FERRINJECT GIVEN?
Intravenous iron is injected into a vein in your arm through a cannula or needle. Ferinject is infused over approximately 15minutes.
WHAT POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECT MIGHT YOU EXPERIENCE?
As with all medicines, Ferinject can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Your doctor will discuss possible side effects with you and we will monitor how you are feeling while your treatment is being given.
There is more information on possible side effects in the Ferinject CMI, please ask your health care professional for a copy.
WHEN WILL I FEEL BETTER?
The time taken for your haemaglobin levels to improve is different for everyone. It will depend on how iron deficient and anaemic you are and how efficient your bone marrow is at making new red blood cells.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
For the majority of patients with private health insurance there will only be an excess payable, unless they have had a hospital admission this calendar year, in which case the service will be at no charge. We also offer very competitive rates for self-insured patients.
Our clinic also offer FREE ONSITE PARKING for our patients for the entirety of their treatment.
We will also offer you food and beverages to enjoy during your appointment.
HOW DO I ORGANISE MY INFUSION?
Your doctor will need to send a referral to one of our Haematologists. Upon receiving your referral, our friend administration team will contact you to arrange a date and time that suites you. You can also contact our clinic for more information or to schedule your infusion.
If you would like any further information or would like to speak with a nurse please call (07) 3350 3500.
Why am I having an Iron Infusion?
You have been advised to have an Iron Infusion because you have been found to have low levels of iron in your body and your Doctor believes that Ferinject (ferric carboxymaltose) is an appropriate treatment for you.
Iron is an essential element required for the oxygen-carrying capacity of haemaglobin in red blood cells and muscle tissue.
Iron is also involved in many other function necessary for maintenance of life in the human body.
If you don’t have enough iron, your body can’t make enough health oxygen-carrying red blood cells. A lack of red blood cells due to iron deficiency is known as iron deficiency anaemia.
Iron replacement therapy is used to replenish your body’s iron stores and treat iron deficiency anaemia.
WHAT IS FERRINJECT?
Ferinject is an intravenous iron replacement treatment for patients who have low levels of iron in their body. Ferinject in not a blood product.
HOW DOES FERINJECT WORK?
Ferinject containes iron in the form of many tiny particles of iron with sugar coating. This means that the iron is released steadily and is taken up by appropriate storage sites and used in your body. Iron is required by the red cells in your body to make haemaglobin. Haemaglobin is required to help carry oxygen and provide it to tissues in your body.
HOW IS FERRINJECT GIVEN?
Intravenous iron is injected into a vein in your arm through a cannula or needle. Ferinject is infused over approximately 15minutes.
WHAT POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECT MIGHT YOU EXPERIENCE?
As with all medicines, Ferinject can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Your doctor will discuss possible side effects with you and we will monitor how you are feeling while your treatment is being given.
There is more information on possible side effects in the Ferinject CMI, please ask your health care professional for a copy.
WHEN WILL I FEEL BETTER?
The time taken for your haemaglobin levels to improve is different for everyone. It will depend on how iron deficient and anaemic you are and how efficient your bone marrow is at making new red blood cells.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
For the majority of patients with private health insurance there will only be an excess payable, unless they have had a hospital admission this calendar year, in which case the service will be at no charge. We also offer very competitive rates for self-insured patients.
Our clinic also offer FREE ONSITE PARKING for our patients for the entirety of their treatment.
We will also offer you food and beverages to enjoy during your appointment.
HOW DO I ORGANISE MY INFUSION?
Your doctor will need to send a referral to one of our Haematologists. Upon receiving your referral, our friend administration team will contact you to arrange a date and time that suites you. You can also contact our clinic for more information or to schedule your infusion.
If you would like any further information or would like to speak with a nurse please call
(07) 3350 3500.