Chemotherapy in the home | Epworth at Home
Hospital in the home cancer treatment in the comfort of your own home. Ask your doctor if Epworth at Home - Chemotherapy might be right for you.
In this section:
Overview
- About Epworth at Home - Chemotherapy
- Information for GPs and Specialists
- Referring to Epworth at Home - Chemotherapy
About Epworth at Home - Chemotherapy
Epworth at Home - Chemotherapy brings expert cancer care to you, so you can receive treatment in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
This service offers the same high-quality care you’d expect in an Epworth hospital, delivered through our trusted hospital in the home model.
What is Epworth at Home - Chemotherapy?
Epworth at Home - Chemotherapy is a hospital in the home service that allows eligible patients to receive chemotherapy at home instead of in a hospital day oncology unit. You remain under the care of your oncologist, and treatment is delivered by experienced Epworth doctors and nurses.
This hospital in the home service covers greater Melbourne and is designed to make your chemotherapy treatment more comfortable, convenient and personalised.
What are the benefits of chemotherapy in the home?
- Receive chemotherapy in your own home
- Avoid hospital visits and waiting rooms
- Stay close to family, pets and familiar surroundings
- Maintain your routine and independence
- Reduce travel and stress during treatment
Who is eligible for chemotherapy in the home?
You may be eligible to have chemotherapy in the home if:
- You live in greater Melbourne
- Your treatment is suitable for home delivery
- You are referred by your oncologist
- You have private health insurance (we’ll check your coverage for you).
Who can refer me to Epworth at Home - Chemotherapy?
You must be referred by your oncologist to access chemotherapy and other hospital in the home services.
Contact us
General enquiries: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm
Phone: 0461 383 762
Email: [email protected]
In an emergency: Call 000, then contact us.
Referring to Chemotherapy in the home | Epworth at Home
Referral steps:
- Check eligibility
Contact us on 0461 383 762 or email [email protected] to confirm eligibility based on treatment type, insurance and location. - Complete the referral checklist
Download and complete the Epworth at Home - Chemotherapy referral checklist (PDF). - Send the referral
Email the completed checklist to [email protected] or fax to 03 9426 6856. - Patient review and scheduling
Our team will review the referral and, if eligible, schedule the patient’s next chemotherapy session at home.
Epworth Eastern
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1 Arnold Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
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Epworth Freemasons Albert Street
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109 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
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Epworth Richmond
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89 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121
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Emergency Department is open 24 hours