Two additional chairs were purchased by the St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Cancer Centre enabling treatment to more patients. Additional chairs will mean that patients can have the option of choosing a bed or a chair for their chemotherapy treatment. Treatment times vary and some patients prefer a chair to a bed and the two more chairs will make a real difference.
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About Us
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is proud to provide world-class cancer care for metropolitan and rural patients.
Our Chemotherapy Day Unit (CDU) provides a calm and compassionate environment for patients to receive daily cancer treatment. The CDU provides approximately 7000 treatments each year. The team are leading the way in cancer clinical trials, providing patients with access to cutting-edge, life-extending therapies.
The 6th floor cancer ward has 20 beds and provides care for patients with higher needs.
Fundraising through Dry July assists us to purchase essential items for the Cancer Centre and for our patients. St Vincent’s patient Nick says, “The hospital is home for a lot of people – so you have to make it as homely as possible.”
That’s why we need your support!
Please support patients like Nick who are being treated for cancer at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.
Latest Updates
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New Treatment Chairs |
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Yoga mats at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne |
SVHM has purchased yoga mats for use in cancer centre's mindfulness program for cancer patients, with the aim being to reduce anxiety and induce relaxation.
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Tim Tams |
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne has been able to stock a supply of Tim Tam biscuits for patients receiving chemotherapy.
The Tim Tams are offered to patients and their families whilst undergoing treatment for cancer. Foods such as Tim Tams which are high in calories have been found to be beneficial to patients with cancer who are at a high risk of malnutrition due to their treatment and have been recommended by our dietician.
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Magazine Subscriptions |
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne has been able to offer our patient a selection of magazines for the Cancer Centre, Oncology ward and for Caritas Palliative Care patients to read while in the waiting room and while undergoing chemotherapy and other therapies that require sitting for long periods, all thanks to Dry July supporters.
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Drink Bottles |
Drink bottles are provided to St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne patients as part of the STV Cancer Centre Pack given to every new patient commencing chemotherapy, as a means of encouraging them to drink water while having treatment.
These bottles have been purchase courtesy of support from Dry July.
