After Your Diagnosis

It's hard to know what to do after a diagnosis. We'll walk you through each step.

An oncologist and patient, smiling and speaking to each other.

First Steps to Treatment

Meet Your Care Team

You will be assigned a team of specialized professionals. They will work together and meet once a week to discuss your treatment plan and progress to date. Your care team may include some of the following specialists:

Medical Dosimetrist

These individuals plan radiation treatment for oncology patients.

Nutritionists

Identify meal plans and recipes to help your recovery.

Surgical Technologists

Provide support for invasive and noninvasive surgical procedures.

Medical Physicist

Create, implement and monitor the procedures that allow the best treatment using radiation.

Radiologic Technologists

Apply dose of radiation for imaging and treatment.

Therapists

Work with patients to increase comfort and help stop cancer from spreading.

Medical Technologists

Perform diagnostic analysis on a variety of body fluids.

Social Workers

Care for your emotional and physical needs, and help locate support services.

Meet Your Nurse Navigator

Every patient is assigned a nurse navigator to provide one-on-one support.

What is a Nurse Navigator?

Nurse navigators are registered nurses who help you through your diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

How Do They Support Patients?

Help patients understand treatment plans and terminology
Schedule tests and appointments
Find support groups
Offer emotional support
Set up counseling appointments
Help patients ease into recovery

Start Your First Appointments

The earlier we see you, the better.

We want treatment to start as soon as possible. Your nurse navigator will handle scheduling appointments so you can get them as quickly as possible.

Help at Every Step

We'll be here for your entire journey to help manage side effects and challenges.

Call the Cancer Center

(803) 794-7511

Or message your team via MyChart.