Patient Services

Directions to Duke University Hospital Radiation Oncology Center

• Via I-85 North: Exit onto NC 147 (Durham Freeway)
• Take first exit off the Durham Freeway onto 15-501 S. toward Chapel Hill
• Stay in the right lane, and take second exit (#107) to NC 751
• Turn left into NC 751S, go under the highway, and take next left turn onto Erwin Road
• At third traffic light, take right onto Research Drive
• You will pass the Bryan center on your left.
• Continue up the hill and you will see a sign for our Radiation Oncology Center turn left and proceed down the hill

• Via I-40 West: Exit onto the Durham Freeway (N.C. 147)
• Take Durham Freeway to Fulton Street exit (#15B)
• Turn left onto Fulton Street, take to end at Erwin Road
• Turn right onto Erwin Road
• At first traffic light, turn left onto Research Drive
• Continue up the hill and you will see a sign for our Radiation Oncology Center turn left and proceed down the hill

• Via U.S. 15-501: North. Take 15-501 N. marked Duke Univ./Med Ctr.
• Do not take 15-501Business.
• Take N.C. 751 exit (#107) marked Duke. Univ. West Campus
• Turn right onto N.C. 751, make the next left turn onto Erwin Road
• At third traffic light, take right onto Research Drive
• Continue up the hill and you will see a sign for our Radiation Oncology Center turn left and proceed down the hill
• Please be sure to display your parking pass. This parking is only for patients actively undergoing radiation treatments.

Triangle Hospice

The Triangle Hospice specializes in providing care to terminally ill patients and provides "palliative care" which focuses on controlling discomfort and other symptoms rather than aiming to cure illness.

Contact Information:
Triangle Hospice
1804 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. Ste. 112
Durham, NC 27707-3587

Phone Numbers:
Durham:(919) 490-8480
Chapel Hill: (919) 942-8597
Oxford: (800) 849-2053
Fax:(919) 493-0242

Web: http://www.trianglehospice.org/
Email: triangle_hospice@mc.duke.edu

Caring House

Caring House is a special place that provides adult cancer patients and accompanying caregivers with a comfortable, supportive, and affordable place to stay during outpatient treatment at the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center (DCCC).

Contact Information:

Caring House
2625 Pickett Rd
Durham, NC 27705

Operating Hours
Mon -Fri 8:00am- 9:00pm
Sat -Sun 9:00am- 9:00pm

Phone Numbers:
Durham:(919) 490-5449
Fax:(919) 493-8044

Web: http://www.caringhouse.com
Email: meg.caringhouse@gte.net

Ronald McDonald House

Contact Information:

Ronald McDonald House
506 Alexander Ave
Durham, NC 27705

Phone Numbers: Durham:(919) 286-9305 Reservations:(919) 416-3955 Fax:(919) 286-7307

Web: http://www.RHMC.com
Email: ronald@intrex.net

 

Services offered by the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center

Oncology Social Work

Oncology social workers help patients and their loved ones cope with the emotional and practical concerns that accompany the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Individual, family and group consultations are available to both inpatients and outpatients.

Oncology Recreational Therapy

At Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Oncology Recreational Therapy matches the best medical care available with music, games, arts and crafts, and laughter. It puts patients in a better frame of mind to be treated - and helps them combat fear, fatigue, nausea, and sleeplessness. The program uses activities to help patients and their families enjoy and employ their own creativity, humor, and intelligence in their personal fight against cancer. All services of the program are free. The Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center has been a pioneer in recreation therapy since 1976. ORT is a key component in the Cancer Center's approach to total patient care. The program's staff gets at least 100 letters a year from medical institutions and caregivers nationwide wanting to know about the program. Patient Support Program Patient Education Program General Patient Services Information of Duke Medical Center