Your First Clinic Visit

Your initial visit with a hematologist/oncologist at Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Center will begin with a family conference of your child’s current health, medical history—to learn of any past operations or major illnesses that your child has had—and family history to determine appropriate treatments and psychosocial support needed. A clinic visit generally lasts up to an hour, but can last up to two hours if it’s a visit to CCS Special Care Center.

Come Prepared

• Bring a list of any current medications
• Inform the health care team of drug allergies
• Write a list of questions that you may have for the doctor
• Bring your insurance or referral information
• Have a knowledge of family history to share with your child’s doctor

The hematologist/oncologist will perform a complete physical examination. There may be a need to order certain tests, suggest a procedure to improve your child’s condition or recommend a clinical trial appropriate for your child’s condition. Questions during this time are always encouraged, because it is very important that you fully understand your child’s situation and are comfortable with the treatment plan prescribed.

For directions and parking information to your appointment, click on the clinic where your appointment is scheduled:

• Hem/Onc Clinic
• Hem/Onc CCS Center
• Neuro-Oncology Clinic
• Sickle Cell CCS Center
• Hemophilia CCS Center
• Stroke Clinic