HMC’s Oncology and Lymphedema Outpatient Physiotherapy Department relocates to Qatar Rehabilitation Institute

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation s (HMC) announced the relocation of its Oncology and Lymphedema Outpatient Physiotherapy Department from the Na...

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) announced the relocation of its Oncology and Lymphedema Outpatient Physiotherapy Department from the National Center Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) to Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI).

This move, reinforces QRI’s commitment to providing patient-centered care for oncology and lymphedema physiotherapy patients across Qatar in a supportive and private environment through patient-centered care with optimized use of the available resources.

Being a subspeciality clinic - in 2024 - the department received an average of 838 referrals in and provided around 8,723 patient follow up sessions. The relocation introduces separate, dedicated therapy areas for male and female patients, ensuring privacy and accessibility for all where a team of cancer rehabilitation specialists and certified lymphedema therapists provide comprehensive care, including cancer rehabilitation, palliative support, and lymphedema management. These experts work closely with patients to enhance their independence and overall quality of life through tailored therapy programs.

QRI’s state-of-the-art facilities, combined with the enhanced expertise of the Oncology and Lymphedema Outpatient Physiotherapy Department, enables a full continuum of care for oncology and lymphedema patients, from diagnosis through to recovery. To accommodate varying patient needs, the clinic hours run from 7am to 9pm.

The Oncology and Lymphedema Outpatient Physiotherapy Department operates with a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, working with Oncology/Hematology, Palliative Care, Breast, Head and Neck, and Bone Marrow Transplant MDTs, as well as Vascular, Plastic Surgery, and other specialized teams within HMC. This holistic approach is vital in helping patients regain essential motor functions, prevent long-term disabilities, and achieve improved health outcomes.