Before, During & After Your Appointment
If you haven’t yet done so,
request an appointment with OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center in Oklahoma City.
Plan Ahead for a Valuable Visit
Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before your appointment time so you
can park, find your office/clinic location and fill out any paperwork.
What to Bring
For your first visit to a Stephenson Cancer Center specialist or office/clinic,
bring the new-patient paperwork, if mailed to you in advance. If you didn’t
receive paperwork before your visit, you’ll complete the necessary
documents when you arrive.
Also, you may be asked to bring additional medical records, pathology (lab)
slides or imaging CDs to your first appointment. If you have questions
about what to bring, contact your clinic/office.
For all visits, bring:
- Government-issued photo identification (ID)
- Health insurance cards for primary, secondary and supplemental policies
- List of your current medications
- List of questions for your doctor and care team about cancer, treatment,
side effects or other concerns
Before Your Appointment
- Confirm the date, time and name of the doctor you’re scheduled to visit
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Check the
Cancer Center location page for directions and parking information
- Find out where to stay in Oklahoma City if you need overnight accommodations
- Review our Notice of Privacy Practices [pdf]
During Your Appointment
- Rely on your care team to support you, connect you to resources, answer
your questions and make your health and well-being our top priority.
- As you discuss your care with your treatment team, use your list of questions
to get the information that will help you prepare for the next steps on
your journey. Feel free to ask anything and take notes as you talk with
your team.
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If you’re not sure where to start when talking about your health
situation, you can review
frequently asked questions about cancer and ask your doctor and care team for their input.
After Your Appointment
Take time to review the notes you made as you talked with your doctor and
care team. If you have any questions, call your Stephenson Cancer Center
office/clinic directly. Also:
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Look for other helpful information in our website’s
online digital eHealth Library to learn about types of cancer, treatment options, side effects and other
useful topics
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Discover how our
Supportive Care team can enhance your quality of life during and after treatment
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Set up your personal
online patient portal account for convenient communication with your office/clinic; use your portal
to ask questions, request medication refills, access your medical records,
make appointments and more