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Specialist support services to help you feel stronger, safer, and more comfortable during treatment
Palliative Care
Supportive care to improve comfort, wellbeing, and support you and your family
Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on improving comfort and quality of life for patients with serious illnesses like cancer. It addresses not only physical symptoms but also emotional, social, and spiritual needs, offering comprehensive support throughout your journey.
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of illness, ensuring that you receive relief from pain and distress, while helping you maintain dignity and comfort. With a commitment to world-class standards, our palliative care team works alongside your healthcare providers to enhance your well-being and provide compassionate care tailored to your needs.
Palliative care begins with a comprehensive assessment of symptoms, needs, and goals of care. A personalized care plan is developed and adjusted over time to address pain control, symptom management, and supportive needs. It can be given together with curative or life-prolonging treatments.
Palliative care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team, which may include physicians, nurses, social workers, and other trained healthcare professionals, working closely with the primary treatment team.
Palliative care may include medications, physical support, counseling, and coordination of services. Care is delivered through clinic visits, inpatient care, or home-based services, depending on patient needs.
Palliative care is safe and focused on comfort. Medications and interventions are carefully selected and monitored to minimize side effects. Patients are encouraged to communicate any concerns or changes in symptoms to the care team.
Scalp Cooling Therapy
Minimizing hair loss during chemotherapy
Scalp cooling therapy is a supportive treatment designed to help reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. By cooling the scalp before, during, and after chemotherapy sessions, this therapy helps minimize the impact of chemotherapy on hair follicles, offering patients a chance to maintain their hair during treatment.
By adhering to international standards and embracing the latest advancements in therapeutic treatments, OncoClinic ensures patients receive exceptional, personalized support throughout your entire journey.
The main benefit of scalp cooling therapy is reducing the amount of hair loss caused by certain chemotherapy treatments. Many patients are able to keep some or most of their hair, which can support emotional well-being and self-confidence during treatment.
A special cooling cap is placed on the patient's head before chemotherapy starts. The cap stays on during the chemotherapy infusion and for a period of time after the treatment is finished. The cap fits snugly to ensure effective cooling of the scalp.
Scalp cooling therapy is provided by trained oncology nurses. They ensure the cap is fitted correctly, monitor comfort, and check the patient throughout the session.
Scalp cooling is delivered using a medical cooling system connected to a cap worn on the head. The system circulates a cooled liquid or cooling element to lower the scalp temperature in a controlled and safe way.
Scalp cooling therapy is generally safe. Common temporary side effects may include:
These effects usually improve during or after the session. Scalp cooling does not interfere with chemotherapy treatment, and patients are closely monitored throughout.
Photobiomodulation Therapy
Therapy for pain relief and tissue healing during treatment
Photobiomodulation therapy is a laser-based treatment that uses low-level light to support the healing and protection of body tissues. It is frequently used in cancer care to relieve pain and reduce mouth sores caused by chemotherapy or radiation therapy. This therapy helps to accelerate tissue recovery and alleviate discomfort, making it a valuable part of your treatment journey.
At OncoClinic our multidisciplinary team integrates photobiomodulation seamlessly into your overall treatment plan, ensuring timely symptom relief, improved comfort, and faster tissue recovery.
This therapy supports cancer treatment but does not replace it.
A small medical laser device is gently applied to specific areas, such as the mouth or skin. The laser is used for a short, controlled time according to a planned treatment schedule. The procedure is painless and does not cause heat or burning.
Photobiomodulation laser therapy is performed by qualified Dentists, following medical protocols.
The therapy is delivered using a low-level medical laser. The laser light penetrates the tissue at a shallow depth and helps reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and support tissue healing without damaging healthy cells.
Photobiomodulation laser therapy is safe and well tolerated. Side effects are uncommon. The laser does not burn or harm tissues, and strict safety measures are followed during each session.
Implanted Port
Fewer needle sticks. Easier treatment access
An implanted port is a small device placed under the skin, usually in your chest, that connects to a thin tube inserted into a large vein. It makes receiving treatments like chemotherapy and having blood drawn much easier and more comfortable over time. With an implanted port, you won't need repeated needle insertions, providing you with a more convenient and less stressful experience throughout your cancer treatment.
Our expert team works with you to ensure that your implanted port is well-maintained and effectively supports your treatment plan, helping you feel more confident and less burdened by the logistical challenges of ongoing care.
The port is placed during a minor surgical procedure under sterile conditions. Local anesthesia, with or without light sedation, is used. A small incision is made, the port is positioned under the skin, and the catheter is guided into a large vein. The incision is then closed.
An implanted port is inserted by a surgeon or interventional radiologist, with support from nurses.
Medications and fluids are delivered through the port using a special needle inserted through the skin into the port. The port can remain in place for months or years, depending on treatment needs.
Implanted ports are generally safe when properly cared for. Possible risks include:
Patients should report redness, swelling, pain, fever, or difficulty using the port. Strict safety and infection-control measures are followed.
Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
Streamlining medication delivery with a reliable access point
A PICC line is a long, thin tube placed into a vein in your arm and guided to a large vein near your heart. This device allows doctors to administer medications, fluids, and treatments like chemotherapy over a longer period. The PICC line provides a more comfortable and convenient way to deliver ongoing care, reducing the need for repeated needle insertions.
By using a PICC line, we aim to make your treatment process smoother and more manageable, ensuring you receive the care you need with minimal disruption. Our expert team ensures that the procedure is performed with precision and care, providing a smoother and more manageable treatment experience.
The PICC line is inserted through a vein in the upper arm using sterile technique. The procedure is usually done with local anesthesia. Imaging or special guidance is used to ensure correct placement. The process usually takes a short time.
A PICC line is inserted by trained healthcare professionals, such as specialized nurses or physicians, following approved medical protocols.
Medications, fluids, or blood samples are delivered through the PICC line using special connectors. The line remains in place for weeks or months, depending on treatment needs.
PICC lines are generally safe when properly cared for. Possible risks include:
Patients are advised to report redness, swelling, pain, fever, or leakage immediately. Safety protocols are followed to reduce risks.
Tracheostomy
Specialized respiratory support for patients with breathing difficulties
A tracheostomy is a medical procedure that involves creating an opening in the neck into the windpipe (trachea). A tube is inserted through this opening to assist with breathing when normal breathing through the nose or mouth becomes difficult.
This procedure ensures that patients receive the necessary airflow to breathe more easily. In the KSA, access to specialized tracheostomy care is often limited, but at OncoClinic, we provide an integrated, multidisciplinary team to ensure your respiratory health is managed with the utmost precision and comfort.
Our commitment to world-class standards, coupled with our local expertise, allows us to provide care that not only meets but exceeds international expectations, giving you a level of personalized care that is unparalleled in the region.
The procedure is performed under sterile conditions, usually in an operating room or specialized clinical setting. A small opening is made in the neck, and a tracheostomy tube is inserted into the windpipe. The tube is secured in place to keep the airway open.
A tracheostomy is performed by a trained physician, such as ENT surgeon or general surgeon, with support from nurses and respiratory therapists.
Breathing support is provided through the tracheostomy tube. Oxygen, humidified air, or ventilation may be connected to the tube, depending on the patient's needs.
Tracheostomy care is safe when managed properly. Possible risks include:
Healthcare teams follow strict safety and infection-control measures. Patients should report difficulty breathing, increased secretions, redness, or fever immediately.
Enteral Nutrition
Tailored nutritional support for patients unable to eat normally
Enteral nutrition is a method of delivering nutrition directly into the stomach or intestine through a feeding tube, typically used when a patient is unable to consume enough food orally but still has a functioning digestive system.
At OncoClinic, we take a comprehensive, individualized approach, carefully assessing each patient's needs to ensure the right type and amount of nutrition is delivered. We prioritize not only the accuracy and effectiveness of the feeding process but also patient comfort, ensuring seamless integration into your overall cancer care plan.
A feeding tube is placed into the stomach or intestine, either through the nose or directly through the abdominal wall, depending on the patient's needs. Liquid nutrition is given through the tube according to a prescribed schedule.
Enteral nutrition is managed by a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and clinical dietitians. Tube placement is performed by trained medical professionals.
Nutrition is delivered through the feeding tube using gravity, a syringe, or a feeding pump. The formula is specially prepared to meet nutritional needs and is given at a controlled rate.
At OncoClinic, you’re not just receiving treatment — you’re accessing a revolutionary, personalized approach to care, designed to support and empower you throughout your journey.