History
The Hospital of Piacenza was founded in 1471 and includes 3 territorial hospitals (Bobbio, Castel San Giovanni and Fiorenzuola) that serve the population of the provinces of Val Trebbia, Val Tidone and Val d’Arda. Over the centuries it has undergone many changes and is now a large medical facility in the historical centre of Piacenza.
Profile
The Oncology Unit comprises:
- 22 inpatients beds (2-3 for symptom control and cancer complication)
- 11 outpatient beds (Day Hospital-Day Service)
- 15 chairs for onco-haematological therapy
- A point for information and support (ISP)
- A consultation office
The Oncology-Haematology Department comprises:
- Haematology and bone marrow-stem-cell transplantation Unit
- Radiotherapy Unit
- Infectious diseases Unit
- Pathology Unit
The Department comprises:
- 1 Chief of Department and 4 directors of Medical Units
- 12 medical oncologists, 1 medical doctor specialising in oncology, 7 haematologists, 4 radiotherapists, 10 radiotherapy-technicians, 8 pathologists, 14 technicians specialised in pathology, 98 nurses, 3 psycho-oncologists and 3 data-managers.
Specialities
The Oncology-Haematology department uses a care programme based on a global approach to neoplastic patients as indicated by AIOM, ESMO and ASCO guidelines. Symptom control, palliative and supportive care are all part of cancer care management.
Palliative and Supportive Care
The Centre provides:
- 9 medical oncologists trained in palliative care
- 2 psychologists with experience in psycho-oncology and quality of life assessment
- 24 nurses expert in the management of cancer from support to end of life
- Volunteers
The Hospital has an ongoing project: “Pain-free hospital”.
Last update: February 2024
