What to Expect: A Step-by-Step Guide for Our Patients
Initial Evaluation and Consultation
You will meet with the medical oncologist and nurse for an evaluation and to discuss chemotherapy, immunotherapy or hormone therapy, etc. The doctor will discuss and tailor your treatment for personalized care. You will have detailed education about the treatment, including the potential side effects.
Preparing for Chemotherapy
You may need additional blood tests as a baseline, and you may also need a bone marrow biopsy to check your blood-forming capacity. Depending on the cancer type and chemotherapy drugs, an appointment may be arranged for a chemotherapy port to be placed under your chest skin.
Chemotherapy Delivery
Once you are fully prepared, you will start chemotherapy. It can vary from a simple injection to long duration infusion, depending on the drug, in multiple cycles. You will be on a cozy comfortable treatment couch with a TV and a large window. Experienced and compassionate chemotherapy nurses will constantly monitor your status. There are nurse practitioners and oncology physicians on-site to oversee your care.
Follow up
Throughout the course of treatments, the physician and nurse check your status. When treatments are complete, you will be scheduled for follow-up visits to monitor progress post-treatment and evaluate tumor control.
