Specialist Cancer Care in Auckland At Canopy Cancer Care

Canopy Cancer Care offers specialist cancer care in Auckland, and here they have some recommendations for those with cancer. As they say, “Every journey has a first step”, and your first step will be a referral from your GP or Specialist. The background information they supply will include details of your medical history and the results of recent investigations, such as blood tests and scans. The referral and background information will be sent directly to them from your GP or Specialist.

As soon as they have received this information, their practice coordinator will contact you to make an appointment with one of their oncologists or haematologists. Naturally you will have many questions about your condition and your treatment options, and your first consultation will typically last an hour or more, allowing time to go through your medical history and assess and discuss recommendations. They encourage you to ask as many questions as you need to, and invite you to bring along family and friends for support.

If treatment is required, your oncologist or haematologist may request further tests to evaluate your condition. This will help to confirm the best treatment choice for you. You may need to come back for a further visit with your doctor before treatment begins. One of their nursing team will contact you to arrange a pre-treatment orientation appointment. This appointment will be an opportunity for more detailed discussion about what to expect, your treatment schedule and instructions for your first day.

Your oncology nurse will greet you and guide you through your treatment visit. Once again, they encourage you to ask any questions you may have so that you are fully informed and feel comfortable. There are a number of options available depending on your condition. Your oncologist or haematologist will discuss with you which is the most appropriate for you. The most common treatments are chemotherapy, antibody therapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapy. Depending on your condition, it is likely that you will need to see a number of different healthcare professionals, although you will have one lead oncologist or haematologist, and their staff will ensure that you are aware of all procedures and appointments, and other tests.

For more information on lymphona, our oncologist Auckland (Dr Richar Sullivan and Dr Reuben Broom) and cancer care please go to http://www.canopycancercare.co.nz .