What to expect at your first visit

The main entrance to the Upstate Cancer Center.
Before arriving:
- Do some research on the type of cancer you have. Find resources at upstate.edu/cancer under the “cancer types” tab.
- Write down specific questions.
Atrium of the Cancer Center.
- Learn about your physician at upstate.edu/hospital/providers
- Let the appointment scheduling staff know if translation services or interpretation for the hearing impaired are needed.
What to bring:
- Completed medical history form, located at upstate.edu/cancer under “your first visit.”
- Referring physician‘s name, address and phone number.
- List of prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines and supplements.
- List of questions.
- Family member or friend who can help listen and take notes.
- Health insurance cards, plus your employer‘s name, address and phone number if you are covered under an employer‘s insurance program. Also, living will or advance directives, if you have them.
- Parking ticket for validation.
For questions, please call 464-HOPE (4673).
This article appears in the summer 2015 issue of Cancer Care magazine.
