Inpatient Services

While the majority of cancer patients receive treatment on an outpatient basis, there are times when a patient must be admitted to the hospital for a period of time. This may be due to a change in the patient's condition, the need for a specialized treatment, for additional observation or for any of a number of other circumstances.

Inpatient services are currently available at most UPMC Cancer Centers hospital-affiliated locations. Whether inpatient care is required for just a few days or for a longer period of time, UPMC Cancer Centers is committed to providing each patient with the finest care available during their stay.

UPMC Cancer Centers inpatient locations

UPMC Cancer Center at Magee-Womens Hospital (Pittsburgh, PA)

UPMC Cancer Center at UPMC McKeesport (McKeesport, PA)

UPMC Cancer Center at the John P. Murtha Pavilion (Johnstown, PA)

UPMC Cancer Center at UPMC Passavant (Pittsburgh, PA)

UPMC Cancer Center at UPMC Shadyside (Pittsburgh, PA)

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC

Magee-Womens Hospital oncology inpatient services is comprised of a 28-bed unit. The unit includes a physician consultation room, a family and patient consultation room and an examination room. The unit is staffed with experienced oncology nurses who provide individualized care for oncology patients. Health Management Coordinators are available to assess and evaluate each patient's home care needs, providing assistance in obtaining the patient's home care supplies and equipment, hospice planning and any other specific discharge planning. These coordinators also provide support, including hair and beauty resources, to patients receiving chemotherapy.

UPMC McKeesport

Unit 3 Mansfield at UPMC McKeesport is an integrated unit with five beds designated for oncology patients. The unit is certified in oncology and chemotherapy. Oncology patients are provided specialized, multidisciplinary care along with 24-hour medical care.

UPMC Cancer Center at the John P. Murtha Pavilion

At the inpatient unit at the UPMC Cancer Center at the John P. Murtha Pavilion, oncology patients are provided specialized, multidisciplinary care under the direction of oncology physicians, as well as the patients' primary care physicians. They are admitted for chemotherapy, radiation therapy including cesium implantation and a variety of medical and surgical interventions. The staff strives to provide optimal care to patients, incorporating the hospital values of caring, quality, teamwork and cost-effectiveness.

UPMC Passavant

UPMC Passavant comprises 31 beds on Unit 6 West. The staff provides specialty care and treatment in medical oncology, hematology, radiation and surgical oncology. Conventional chemotherapy treatments, as well as biotherapy and investigational treatments, are performed on this unit.

UPMC Shadyside

Inpatient Services at UPMC Shadyside comprises 26 dedicated beds on Units 7 Main and 27 beds on 7 West. The staff provides specialty care and treatment in medical oncology, hematology and bone marrow/stem cell transplantation. Patient may receive standard and investigational treatments, including chemotherapy, biotherapy, radiation therapy and brachytherapy. 30 additional beds are available for patients receiving surgical treatment.

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