{
  "id": 13725943,
  "title": "HMC opens general hospital to support intravenous treatment needs of cancer patients",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/hmc-opens-general-hospital-to-support-intravenous-treatment-needs-of",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-11T13:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/735498/qatar/hmc-opens-general-hospital-to-support-intravenous-treatment-needs-of-cancer-patients"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has recently established a specialized clinic at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) to cater to the intravenous treatment needs of cancer patients. This clinic offers tailored assessments to determine the most suitable care methods for each patient, taking into account their specific condition and treatment plan. The clinic brings together a team of oncology and vascular surgery experts from the National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) and the Vascular Surgery Department at HGH. This collaborative approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of each patient's requirements related to intravenous treatment, and aids in the planning and follow-up processes throughout the treatment journey.\n\nCancer patients often require repeated intravenous treatments, which can sometimes pose challenges in establishing and maintaining suitable venous access, particularly when treatments are administered frequently over an extended period. Dr. Mohammed Salem Al Hassan, Medical Director and CEO of NCCCR and Chairman of Cancer Services at HMC, emphasized the hospital's commitment to continuously developing cancer care services to address patients' diverse needs throughout their treatment journey. The new clinic is a significant step in this direction, providing specialized care to tackle a critical challenge many patients face during their treatment.\n\nAccording to Dr. Al-Harith Al Khater, Head of Oncology, Palliative Care and Urgent Care Services at NCCCR, some cancer patients require intravenous treatments over prolonged durations, with their needs changing as the treatment progresses. The clinic enables medical teams to assess these evolving needs at an early stage and incorporate them into the patient's treatment plan, thereby facilitating the treatment journey and effectively managing potential complications.\n\nDr. Hassan Ali Saud Al-Thani, Head of Trauma, Vascular, and General Surgery Department at HGH, pointed out that some patients may struggle to maintain suitable venous access for treatment, especially when intravenous treatments are administered repeatedly. The specialized assessment offered by the new clinic helps determine the most appropriate options for each case based on the patient's needs and the nature of their treatment. This approach ensures timely intervention and supports decision-making regarding suitable venous access options for individual patients.\n\nA patient who has benefited from the clinic shared their experience, expressing their initial anxiety about accessing veins during chemotherapy sessions. They mentioned that the repeated attempts to insert needles caused discomfort and pain. However, after being referred to the clinic, the medical team listened to their concerns and recommended an appropriate catheter for their condition. The patient felt more reassured after understanding the options available and having their questions addressed clearly. With the appropriate catheter in place, receiving medications became easier and more comfortable for them.",
  "summary": "Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) launched a new specialized clinic at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) to support cancer patients who require repeated intravenous treatments. The clinic provides specialize...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "HMC opens specialized clinic to support intravenous treatment needs of cancer patients",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/hmc-opens-specialized-clinic-to-support-intravenous-treatment-needs",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:22:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Marhaba Qatar",
        "title": "HMC Opens Specialised Clinic for Cancer Patients Requiring Intravenous Treatment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/hmc-opens-specialised-clinic-for-cancer-patients-requiring",
        "published": "2026-10-11T14:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}