The Department of Internal Medicine provides a comprehensive program of services to patients with all types of cancer. These services include up-to-date therapies for solid tumors, hematological malignancies, as well as bone marrow and stem cell transplantation. Patients receive care in modern inpatient and outpatient facilities by coordinated teams of physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, psychiatrists and psychologists.

Cases are usually presented to the tumor board, where decisions are made based on evidence–based oncology. There are several multidisciplinary clinics where patients are seen by consultants from varying medical specialties (medical oncologists, surgeons and radiation therapists). Clinics have been established for lung, GI, sarcomas, GU, head and neck, CNS, and gynecological malignancies.

Staff

The department has twelve full–time medical oncologists and specialists, one full-time bone marrow transplantation expert, one adult pulmonologist, two intensivists, one full-time infectious disease specialist and a full–time gastroenterologist. We are also proud of our latest addition to the team, a specialist with American board certifications in infectious diseases and intensive care.  In addition, there are several part-time consultants in cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology, psychiatry and neurology.

Services

The department of Internal Medicine provides a broad range of services for patients at King Hussein Cancer Center. In addition to its regular inpatient unit, the department provides intensive care and palliative care services for the whole center.

Outpatient clinic services are provided in more than fifty weekly medical oncology and other supportive specialties. An endoscopy suite and full pulmonary function lab serve the entire center, utilizing the latest technology and equipment. Additionally, the department is actively involved in all multidisciplinary programs and services.

Facilities and annual patient numbers:

Number of patients treated annually: exceeds 40,000 visits (2006 data)

New Cases: 2000-3000 cases per year

1) Clinics:

a) Medical oncology clinics: 25 clinics /week.

b) Non-medical oncology clinics: 25 clinics /week

c) Multidisciplinary Clinics: 9 clinics /week

2) Inpatient beds: 74 beds (with possible expansion)

Education & Training Activities:

The department of medicine participates in various educational activities designed to teach and refresh the knowledge of its medical staff. The department proudly offers residency and fellowship programs to new graduates in pursuit of careers in cancer care. Graduates of the prestigious program have enjoyed positions that include staff appointments at KHCC among others.

In an effort to keep our consults up to date on the latest in cancer care and treatment, physicians and clinical staff routinely participate in medical conferences both nationally and internationally. Our medical team also attends hospital and local grand rounds, lectures, tumor boards, and journal clubs.

Why is our service unique?

The internal medicine department is the largest department at KHCC.  Our oncologists and specialists are at the core of medical care for adult patients.  Even when patients do not require chemotherapy, the internal medicine department works alongside other specialists to formulate a treatment plan.  Their knowledge and experience in dealing with all forms of cancer make their input very important.  We don’t simply believe in specialization, but also in sub-specialization so our oncologists have unique experiences in their fields.  We stay up-to-date with the most recent advances in cancer treatment by reviewing peer-reviewed studies from leading journals, as well as attending international conferences for the latest in medical advances.  This combination of knowledge, experience and dedication make our department a leading power in advancing cancer care in Jordan and the region.