Preparación
Estos pasos pueden ayudarle a calmar la mente y sentirse seguro mientras se prepara para su primera cita. Si tiene alguna pregunta, su asesor de atención está disponible para ayudarle. Puede llamar a un asesor de forma directa o comunicarse con nuestro equipo de asesores de atención al 877-356-1159.
“The first time I called MSK, the person on the phone asked me what I wanted in a physician — if I wanted to be seen by a female or male, or a person of color," says MSK patient Linda Collins. "I had never heard anything like that before in my life. It was just fantastic.”
- Hable con un asesor de atención
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If you haven’t talked with a Care Advisor yet, that’s the first step. They are here to match you with the right provider for your needs. Our Care Advisors can also help collect records and other information you need for your first appointment.
- Complete formularios
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You can fill out forms in MSK MyChart, our patient portal. You might still have to fill out a few forms when you check in for your first appointment.
- Recopile lo que necesita llevar consigo
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- Photo ID: You will need to show a legal photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or green card, when you check in for your appointment.
- Health insurance card: You will need your health insurance card when you check in.
- A loved one (optional): They can help you take notes and ask questions.
- A way to take notes (optional): Take a notepad, phone, or other device to write notes or record the appointment.
- A list of questions (optional): We put together a list of common questions
- Cómo llegar a MSK
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We’ve pulled together information on driving directions, parking, public transportation, air travel, hotels, and more to make traveling easier for you.
Qué esperar
Es normal que sienta nervios o ansiedad el día de su primera cita. Todos en MSK estamos aquí para brindarle nuestro apoyo y hacer que su experiencia sea lo más cómoda posible.
“Dr. Brown has always been great to me,” Linda says. “It doesn’t matter when I call her or what I call her about, she always gets back to me.”
- Registro
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Make sure you have your photo ID and health insurance card. An MSK employee will tell you where you need to go and help you with whatever you need. Your loved one can come with you to your appointment room.
- Encuentro con su equipo de atención
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During your first visit, your doctor and nurse will examine you, talk with you about any symptoms you’re having, and get to know what’s important to you. They will answer your questions about your diagnosis and treatment options.
- Creación de su plan de tratamiento
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Together, you and your care team will decide on the treatment plan that is right for you.
- Próximos pasos
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Your care team will let you know what will happen during your second appointment and beyond. Your next visit might include having more tests (such as a CT scan, a PET scan, or blood tests), meeting other members of your care team, and starting cancer treatment.
Hablar sobre los detalles de su atención con su médico le ayudará a sentir más confianza a la hora de tomar decisiones.
- ¿Qué tipo de cáncer tengo? ¿En qué estadio se encuentra?
- ¿Cuál es su experiencia en el tratamiento del tipo de cáncer que tengo?
- ¿Cuándo debería comenzar el tratamiento contra el cáncer?
- ¿Cuáles son mis opciones de tratamiento?