The length of time you should plan to be at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center for your first appointment can vary depending on several factors, such as the type of appointment, the nature and complexity of your condition, and the procedures or tests that you will have. You should plan to be at the center for several hours on your first visit. This is because your first appointment is likely to be a comprehensive evaluation — your physician will take their time to gather information about your condition, perform a physical examination, and possibly order diagnostic tests such as imaging studies or biopsies. You may also have tests done the same day as your first consultation. It’s best to check in advance for a more specific estimate of the length of time you should plan to be at Roswell Park for your first appointment by calling 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355).
It’s important to plan and allocate enough time for your appointment to ensure that you have enough time to meet with the doctor, undergo any necessary tests or procedures and ask any questions you may have. If you are scheduled for a long procedure or hours of infusion, we recommend you arrange for childcare or reschedule your appointment if your sitter cancels. However, if you are having a quick checkup, you may bring your child or children. Please be sensitive to other patients who may consider crying babies and active children as disturbances.
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