How We'll Prepare You

We’ll mail you a packet of information before your first visit. You may also view our New Patient Orientation Guide online.

Before Your First Visit

• Review the list of X-rays, mammograms, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, PET scans, glass slides, pathology reports or other items that you were asked to hand-carry with you to your first appointment. If any are missing, or if you have questions, please call the New Patient Office for assistance. Decide whom you would like to list as an emergency contact, and be sure you have that person's current phone number(s) and address. You will need to give this information to the receptionist when you check in for your first appointment at the Cancer Center.
• Write down the questions and concerns you want to bring up with your doctor at your first appointment.

 What to bring to your first visit

• Your X-rays and any other items you were asked to hand-carry to your first appointment
• The name, phone number(s) and address of a person who can be contacted in case of an emergency
• Your health insurance card(s), including Medicare or Medi-Cal cards
• Any co-payment required by your insurance
• A list of questions for your doctor and a pen and paper to write down the answers.

We encourage you to bring a family member or friend with you to help listen and take notes during your appointment. If you’d like, we can also have a social worker accompany you. And if you need translation services or interpretation for the hearing impaired, just let the appointment scheduling staff know when you call. We’ll be happy to accommodate you.