Cancer Resources - Whidbey General Hospital

Care managers work with your doctor to ensure the highest quality of patient care in the proper setting.

The family care room is part of inpatient hospital services and is designed to support compassionate care to the terminally ill person and his or her family.

These are educational classes designed to support persons living with cancer and their families and friends.

Lymphedema Program - Lymphedema is a medical condition where an abnormal amount of lymph fluid collects in the arms or legs. This usually occurs as a result of lymph nodes or vessels being damaged or removed due to surgery, radiation, or injury. Although Lymphedema is a chronic condition it can usually be controlled by carefully following an individualized treatment program.

The clinic provides a variety of outpatient treatments related to your cancer care. These services include chemotherapy administration, IV antibiotic administration, hydration, blood and blood product administration, and blood draws from PICCs, Portacath’s Groshongs, and Hickmans. Nurses assist with these services, provide teaching as needed, and help you access other community resources. Instruction about diabetic care is provided at the clinic. Oncology specialists, Dr. Peter Jiang, Dr. Mark Coughenour and Dr. Paul Knoll come from the Everett Clinic during the week to provide consults and care through the oncology clinic.