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MultiCare Regional Cancer Center Contact Information

The MultiCare Regional Cancer Center offers care in four convenient locations. Our comprehensive center at Tacoma General Hospital includes some of the latest technology in cancer treatments including radiation oncology, medical oncology and advanced breast cancer diagnostics. Our inpatient facilities incorporate integrated therapies such as music, massage and meditation. Outpatient medical oncology care also is offered at Allenmore Hospital, Gig Harbor and the Covington MultiCare Clinics.

MultiCare Regional Cancer Center – Allenmore Hospital
1901 S Union Ave, Suite A-240
Tacoma, WA 98405
Medical Oncology, (253) 459-6640

MultiCare Regional Cancer Center – Covington MultiCare Clinic
17700 SE 272nd, Suite 300
Covington, WA 98042
Medical Oncology, (253) 372-7064

MultiCare Regional Cancer Center – Gig Harbor
4700 Pt. Fosdick Drive NW, Suite 203
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
253-851-2328

MultiCare Regional Cancer Center – Tacoma General Hospital
1003 S. 5th St
Tacoma WA 98405
Medical Oncology, (253) 403-1677
Radiation Oncology, (253) 403-4994
Inpatient Unit, (253) 403-1070

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  www.multicare.org/cancer

Medical Oncology Services
The staff and physicians at the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center’s medical oncology/ hematology clinics are committed to providing holistic care to patients, their families and the communities they serve.

Our Allenmore, Covington, Gig Harbor and Tacoma General clinics are staffed with specially trained nurses and board-certified physicians dedicated to treating the disease while caring for the person. Our approach is team-oriented and multidisciplinary, so that each facet of a patient’s care supports the overall healing process.

At MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, our highly trained staff is prepared to provide complete care for a wide variety of cancer and hematological diseases.

Services Provided:

• Blood and blood products transfusions
• Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
• Bowel care
• Nurse case management
• Chemotherapy
• Catheter maintenance and education
• Family counseling
• IV antibiotics and hydration
• Nutritional support and counseling
• On-site pharmacist
• Pain and other symptom management
• Palliative care
• Patient education and teaching
• Spiritual counseling
• Therapeutic phlebotomy
• Wound care
• Cancer-related resources