Your initial consultation with your medical oncologist is a comprehensive evaluation of your history and medical records. It may last up to an hour or longer. During this visit, you will have the opportunity to have your questions answered. We strongly encourage loved ones, caregivers, and family members to be in attendance with the patient at this appointment.
Please plan to arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
At Lancaster Cancer Center, we offer interpreting services at no cost to you:
- Face-to-face Spanish interpreting from our staff
- Telephone interpreting for other languages using Avante Language Services by calling 215-885-3575
Print, fill out, and bring with you the following forms:
- Patient Registration
- Patient Medical History and Symptom Questionnaire
- Authorization for Release of Medical Record Information
- Patient Financial Responsibility Policy
- Patient Rights and Responsibilities
- Notice of Privacy Practices
- Acknowledge Receipt of Notice of Privacy Practices
- Consent to Treatment
- Prescription Pick Up Authorization
- Missed Appointment Procedure/Policy
- A list of Medications
- Insurance card
- License or photo ID, prescription card
- Any applicable co-pay
- List of questions or concerns to discuss with your doctor.
At Lancaster Cancer Center, we make every effort to adhere to our daily appointment schedule; however, due to the nature of our practice, we provide as much education and time with patients and their loved ones as needed. The same courtesy is extended to every patient.
Office visits are by appointment only. Appointments are scheduled after initial consultation and thereafter throughout treatment. If you need to cancel, please notify the office 24-hours prior to your appointment time.
To make an appointment or to reschedule, please call 717.291.1313 option 3.