New Patient Information

First-Time Patient

We look forward to contributing to your care. Please complete the enclosed forms and bring them with you to your appointment. We also ask that you bring a complete list of all your medications, including over-the-counter medications (such as cold medicine, supplements, vitamins), with medication name, dose and how it is taken. Or you may just bring your medications with you.

First Clinic Visit

Your visit may last several hours. May we suggest:

1. Bring a friend or family member to visit during your treatment to help pass the time. Seating space is available for one or two guests.
2. If non-emergent issues arise, please write them down and bring to your next appointment to discuss with your doctor.
3. Bring a list of the medications (including vitamins or supplements) you take, including the dose and your schedule. Or just bring the bottles and we will be happy to make a list for you. It is very important that you advise your doctor if you start or stop any medications (including vitamins or supplements) while you are receiving treatment.

A light snack may be provided for patients during your treatment visit. Coffee, tea and juice are always available. Guests may bring in food or purchase meals from the cafeteria and bring them back to the Cancer Center. Please try to avoid foods with strong odors, as some of our patients may be sensitive to smells.

Visits that take several hours will be given morning appointments to accommodate available treatment/infusion areas.

Please verify your next appointment prior to leaving the Cancer Center, even if you are on a regular schedule. If you are receiving radiation therapy or have other procedures scheduled, advise the schedulers so we may coordinate your appointments.

Your emotional, social and spiritual needs are important to us. Please let us know if you or your family would like a visit with our social worker and/or chaplain.

We believe there is so much more to you than your disease. That is why we have developed an innovative care model to improve quality of life for our patients and community.