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What will happen during my consultation visit?

Your first visit to the Radiation Oncology department will be a busy one. Plan to spend about 1 to 2 hours in the clinic for your first visit.

When you arrive in the department, check in with the receptionist and then have a seat in the waiting room. You may need to fill out a health questionnaire. You may want to bring a list of any medications you are currently taking. Often, your medical records and x-rays have arrived before you and have already been reviewed by the doctor. If you have brought any with you, the receptionist will ask you for them when you check in.

The nurse will call you into an exam room when the doctor is ready to see you. You will have your heartbeat, respiration, blood pressure, and weight checked. The nurse with then discuss the daily routine when you undergo radiation therapy.

To develop the treatment plan your radiation therapy team will follow, your doctor will review your medical records, discuss your medical history with you, and perform a physical exam. You will need to undress for the physical exam and wear a hospital gown. Your doctor may order additional blood tests or imaging tests if needed.