Medical Oncology

The Medical Oncology Department at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus is one of the Hospital's most specialised and comprehensive clinical services, providing the full spectrum of Medical Oncology care in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.

With a strong patient-centred philosophy, the Department delivers personalised, multidisciplinary care throughout every stage of the cancer journey—from diagnosis and staging to treatment planning, the delivery of systemic therapies, ongoing monitoring and long-term follow-up.

Each treatment plan is individually tailored to the patient's clinical condition, tumour characteristics and personal needs, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and clinical excellence.

The Department operates dedicated Medical Oncology Outpatient Clinics, providing:

• Initial oncology consultations and comprehensive clinical assessment
• Second medical opinions
• Personalised treatment planning
• Ongoing monitoring throughout treatment
• Long-term follow-up after the completion of treatment
• Management of cancer-related symptoms and treatment side effects
• Counselling, education and support for patients and their families

Our outpatient service enables patients to receive specialist oncology care and continuous clinical follow-up in a safe, well-organised hospital environment, with immediate access to the Hospital's full range of diagnostic, therapeutic and multidisciplinary support services whenever required.

The Medical Oncology Department provides the full spectrum of modern systemic anti-cancer therapies, delivered in accordance with internationally recognised treatment guidelines and tailored to each patient's individual diagnosis and clinical needs.

Our treatments include:

• Chemotherapy
• Immunotherapy
• Targeted therapies
• Hormone therapy
• Biological therapies
• Supportive and palliative therapies
• Symptom management and treatment of therapy-related side effects

All systemic anti-cancer treatments are administered in a dedicated, closely monitored clinical environment, following rigorous safety protocols. Every treatment is supervised by our experienced team of Consultant Medical Oncologists and Specialist Oncology Nurses, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, quality of care and clinical excellence.

The Medical Oncology Department provides comprehensive specialist care for hospitalised oncology patients at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus, delivering expert inpatient management for patients who require admission, enhanced monitoring or urgent medical intervention.

Our inpatient oncology services include:

• Management of cancer-related complications
• Treatment of therapy-related side effects
• Management of infections and febrile episodes
• Pain and symptom management
• Care for patients with complex or high-dependency clinical needs
• Close collaboration with the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) whenever advanced critical care support is required

Supported by the Hospital's comprehensive clinical infrastructure, our patients benefit from immediate access to specialist medical care, advanced laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, expert nursing care and all other multidisciplinary services required to ensure safe, coordinated and comprehensive cancer management throughout their hospital stay.

The Oncology Day Care Unit at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus is a modern, specialised and fully organised facility dedicated to the delivery of oncology treatments, designed to provide safe, high-quality and compassionate patient care.

The Unit works in close collaboration with the Medical Oncology Department, the Cytotoxic Drug Preparation Unit, the Hospital Pharmacy, the Clinical Laboratory, and all the Hospital's supporting services, providing comprehensive care at every stage of treatment.

Particular emphasis is placed on the multidisciplinary management of cancer patients. At Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus, Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Meetings (MDTs) are held to discuss each case according to the type of cancer and the individual needs of the patient.

Depending on the clinical case, the MDT may include:

• Medical Oncologists
• Surgeons
• Surgical Oncologists
• Radiologists
• Histopathologists
• Gastroenterologists
• Respiratory Physicians
• Urologists
• Gynaecologists
• Haematologists
• Radiation Oncologists
• Specialist Oncology Nurses
• and other specialist healthcare professionals

The purpose of the MDT is the collective evaluation of each case and the development of the most appropriate personalised treatment plan.

The Medical Oncology Department is fully supported by the Hospital's advanced diagnostic and laboratory services, including:

• Diagnostic Imaging Department
• Clinical Laboratory
• Histopathology Laboratory
• Immunohistochemistry
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Ultrasound examinations
• Biopsies and interventional diagnostic procedures

The close collaboration between all departments enables faster diagnosis, accurate staging and continuous monitoring of treatment response.

The oncology treatments are supported by the Drug Dilution Unit at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus, which is staffed by specialised pharmacists and nurses.

The Unit ensures the safe, accurate and high-quality preparation of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other specialised treatment regimens, in accordance with strict quality and safety standards.

The care of oncology patients extends beyond the administration of treatment. The Department provides continuous support to address the patient's physical, psychological and functional needs.

Supportive care includes:

• Pain management
• Management of nausea, fatigue and other treatment-related side effects
• Nutritional guidance where required
• Psychological support
• Care for patients with advanced disease
• Guidance and support for families and carers

The Medical Oncology Department at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus combines scientific expertise, advanced treatments, strong hospital support and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The Department's goal is to ensure that every patient receives personalised, safe and comprehensive oncology care at every stage of the disease, with respect, dignity and continuous support from the initial diagnosis through to recovery and long-term follow-up.