FOCUSED ON THE INDIVIDUAL
Crescent’s team of experienced pharmacists and nurses qualify patients for home chemotherapy based on the following criteria:
        Safety
        Patient’s disease state and past therapies
        Length of infusion
        Patient’s clinical stability
        Drug and drug regimen
        Reimbursement

Before admitting a patient for home chemotherapy, we make sure the patient is motivated and the home environment is safe. We verify that a caregiver is available for support, that the patient is medically stable and that the prescribed chemo agent is safe for home use. We make sure the lab data are within acceptable ranges, that the patient has an appropriate access device and that a plan is in place for adverse events, should one occur. Our thorough qualification process helps ensure patient safety, satisfaction and positive outcomes.

HIGH-TECH NURSES
Many of Crescent’s infusion nurses are certified in chemotherapy administration. Our nurses work directly with the chemotherapy agents so that patients don’t have to. We also teach patients about side effects and symptoms to report and how to care for their access devices. Our caring and knowledgeable nurses can help alleviate some of the stress that patients receiving chemotherapy experience.

For referrals or questions, please contact the Crescent office nearest you.