Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN) Support During Cancer Treatment

During cancer treatment, Mrs. Chan became increasingly weak and her oral intake remained poor. Her family watched meals being placed by her bedside and then taken away almost untouched. They were worried, but they also felt helpless. After medical assessment, her doctor recommended Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN) so that she could receive nutritional support at home when eating enough by mouth was no longer realistic.

For the family, HPN was not simply “hanging up a nutrition bag.” It involved catheter care, needle management, infusion timing, infection prevention, and knowing what to do after the infusion was completed. At the beginning, the family was unsure which medical items were needed, what specifications to buy, and how much to prepare. They were also afraid that touching the catheter incorrectly might increase Mrs. Chan's risk of infection.

After understanding Mrs. Chan's condition and the doctor's instructions, YDCare arranged registered nurse home visits three days per week for six months. On each infusion day, the nurse visited twice. During the first visit, the nurse assessed the catheter and access site, performed the required disinfection procedure, inserted the necessary needle, and confirmed the infusion arrangement so that the treatment could begin safely. After the HPN infusion was completed, the nurse returned to remove the needle, reassess the catheter and skin condition, and observe Mrs. Chan's overall condition, including any redness, leakage, pain, fever, or other warning signs.

Over time, the family moved from being afraid to touch or even ask about the catheter to understanding the purpose behind each step. The nurse explained in plain language what they should observe, such as whether the dressing was loose, whether the skin around the catheter looked red, and which changes should be reported immediately. When basic family involvement was appropriate, the nurse demonstrated the required steps according to clinical instructions and made sure the family understood them, rather than leaving them to figure things out on their own.

The required medical consumables and nursing supplies were also prepared and delivered to your place by the us. For the family, this was not just a matter of convenience. It meant they no longer had to worry about buying the wrong items, missing something important, or preparing insufficient supplies. A treatment that once felt frightening gradually became a clear, structured, and supported home care routine.

For Mrs. Chan and her family, the biggest change was not simply that a medical procedure could be done at home. It was that Mrs. Chan could avoid unnecessary travelling and rest in a familiar environment, while her family no longer had to face catheter and infusion-related concerns alone. HPN remains a complex treatment that requires professional handling, but with the right support, it can be carried out safely and systematically at home.

Service Highlights:

    • Registered nurse HPN support according to the doctor's prescription

    • Assessment and observation of the catheter, access site, and surrounding skin

    • Assistance with pre-infusion preparation, needle management, post-infusion checking, and related care

    • Family guidance on basic catheter and dressing observation when appropriate

    • Preparation and delivery of required medical consumables for a clearer and more organised care process

    • Reduced travelling burden for the patient and improved feasibility of home-based care

Helpful Reminder: Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN) must be prescribed after medical assessment. Infusion and catheter-related care should be performed by registered nurses according to clinical instructions. YDCare can assist with doctor referral and related home nursing arrangements when needed.

For enquiries about Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN) or other complex home nursing care, please contact YDCare.