SEATTLE —May 4, 2020 — Originally planned for summer 2020, the ACE clinic opened ahead of schedule so that cancer patients would not have to visit an urgent care or emergency room for cancer-treatment related issues, especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are committed to advancing the standard of cancer care, regionally and beyond, and the ACE clinic is a reflection of that commitment,” said Dr. Nancy Davidson, President and Executive Director of SCCA. “At SCCA, we provide comprehensive care, and the ACE clinic provides our patients with access to care from our highly trained, compassionate staff, specifically for their treatment-related pain and other symptoms.”
The ACE clinic is staffed by an oncology advanced practice provider and registered nurses specializing in cancer care. SCCA providers can refer patients to the clinic who need medical oncology care for pain and symptom management for issues including but not limited to gastrointestinal discomfort, fever/chills, dehydration, dizziness/lightheadedness, urinary tract infections, swallowing difficulties, swelling and skin conditions/rashes.
The ACE clinic does not provide emergency care and is limited to patients who are already receiving treatment from SCCA providers.
As Washington’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, SCCA brings together the leading research teams and cancer specialists from Fred Hutch, Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine. The organization is committed to delivering patient-centered, high-quality care through a multidisciplinary approach — one that combines cancer experts, groundbreaking treatment and comprehensive care from referrals to survivorship — in collaboration with its partners.
The SCCA ACE clinic is open for operation, by appointment only, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. Referral hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m., weekdays and weekends.
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