Seattle Cancer Care Alliance opened an Acute Clinical Evaluation clinic. The three bed ACE clinic at SCCA’s South Lake Union campus serves individuals receiving cancer care at SCCA who experience cancer- and treatment-related pain and symptoms that surpass their ability to manage at home.
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 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.
