Your First Appointment

What to Expect:

• When you arrive at the Spencer Cancer Center, please check in at the kiosk. The registration representative will have you sign any required forms. This will complete the registration process.
• Following this, a nurse or medical assistant will take you to one of our exam rooms and go over your medical history and medications.
• You will meet with your physician who will go over your medical history and, in some cases, do a physical exam.
• Your first appointment will be longer than your following appointments, perhaps lasting one or more hours. Due to the volume of information to be shared, you are strongly encouraged to bring a family member or friend with you. This gives you a “second set of ears” and provides you and your loved ones the opportunity to ask questions of your care team.
• We’re committed to our patients, and that means we will be here for you each step of the way. You will make new friendships as you become familiar with our staff, other patients, our volunteers and the many services offered at the Spencer Cancer Center.

What to bring with you to your first appointment:

• Insurance card(s)
• Photo identification, such as a driver’s license
• Medications - please bring your actual medications, including natural supplements, not a list of medications
• A list of questions for your doctor

We will need several records from your referring physician in order to make sure that your Cancer Center team has the information they need to develop your treatment plan.

These items include:

• Correspondence records
• Pathology reports
• Radiology reports
• Surgical reports
• Pre-authorization number where applicable

If you have questions or concerns, please call the Spencer Cancer Center at 334-528-1070.