Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Other Infusion Services
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and Keck Medicine of USC have partnered to provide advanced Medical Oncology & Infusion Services right here in Santa Clarita. Our new state-of-the art facility was purposefully designed to make your treatments as comfortable and pleasant as possible, offering both oncology and non-oncology infusion services in one convenient location.
What is Medical Oncology?
Medical oncology is a cancer treatment program utilizing drug therapy to treat cancer. This includes chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy. We work closely with other physicians to offer fast access to medical treatments that are evidence based and proven to be safe and effective.
With such a broad range of treatments available, our medical oncologists will assess your diagnosis and your cancer’s unique details before recommending the best treatment option for you. Our medical oncologists work with experts across many different specialties, locally, nationwide and globally, to provide high-quality, integrated care for all types of cancer.
We know from our experience that expert care means treating you as a person as well as your cancer. Our dedicated care team will offer all the support you require, including advice about managing symptoms and side effects, living well, nutrition and exercise, as well as practical advice about local patient groups or financial advice.
What to Expect at a Medical Oncology Appointment
Most patients are referred to a medical oncologist after a diagnosis of cancer has already been made. Our goal is to confirm that the diagnosis is correct and ensure the extent of disease has been properly interpreted. This information determines the best course of therapy for each of our patients.
During your consultation, our care team will review your personal and family medical history and discuss the symptoms or examinations that led to your diagnosis. It will be important to go over your medical records including recent imaging studies, biopsy or pathology slides and reports, and any medical notes from your referring physicians, so please bring these with you. If your medical treatment has been conducted at either a Keck Medicine of USC location or at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, we will be able to access your records through our internal systems. If any portion of your care has been performed at an outside facility, we strongly encourage you to obtain copies of your CT or MRI, reports, and biopsy or pathology slides ahead of time and bring them with you to your consultation. By thoroughly reviewing your information, our oncologist(s) will be able to customize the best treatment regimen for you. Your oncologist may ask that you undergo further testing including blood work or imaging studies to determine your treatment.
It will be important for you to know what medications you are currently taking, at what dosage, and for what conditions. This includes any supplementary vitamins you may be taking on a regular basis. In order to prepare for this conversation, it may be helpful for you to create a vitamin and medication list that includes the dosage of each medication and the condition for which each is prescribed and to bring this list with you to your consultation. Alternatively, bring all of you medicines with you to the visit including vitamins, holistic medications and regular medicines you are taking for the condition.
Other Infusion Services We Offer
In addition to infusion services that are designed to treat cancer, our infusion center offers a variety of non-cancer infusions that are either designed to support patients going through cancer treatment or experiencing other ailments that can benefit from infusion therapy.
Other conditions that benefit from infusions include:
- Autoimmune disorders
- Dehydration
- Immune deficiencies
- Infections that are unresponsive to oral antibiotics
- Pain
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Lupus
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Blood clotting factors for hemophilia
- Immunoglobulin replacement therapy for hypergammaglobulinemia
- Corticosteroids and other medications for multiple sclerosis
- Platelet-rich plasma for osteoarthritis
- Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis
- Hypercoagulation disorders that can cause blood clots
- Severe infections such as cellulitis, pneumonia, and sepsis
Our oncologists will work with your primary care or specialty physician on determining the right infusion type for your condition. We may also accept outside orders from your physician to be performed in our center and sent back to your physician for continual management.
What makes our treatment center different?
- The same comprehensive, cutting edge services offered by major academic centers, provided in the community you know and trust
- A team of specialists in every aspect of care who collaborate across different disciplines to provide convenient, connected care close to your home or work
- World-class treatment options, including access to the latest clinical trials
- Personal support, beyond treating the disease, that eases the ripple effects on your emotions and your life
- Specialized cancer nurse navigators that work with our team of cancer professionals to coordinate the care for patients and help refer patients to community-resource providers
Our Expert Team
Monica El-Masry, M.D. – Director of Cancer Programs, Keck Medicine of USC & Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Keck Medicine of USC, Radiation Oncology
Clinic Location
Address: 25751 McBean Parkway, Suite 305, Santa Clarita, CA, 91604
For more information or to schedule an appointment please call: 661.600.1780
661.200.2000
