Your first visit at Hope Cancer Care of Nevada (HCCN) is very important to us. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and comfortable environment, and we are dedicated to ensuring the finest experience for our patients. Just to ensure that our patients suffer no hardship due to conflicts with work or other family obligations, we may also accommodate weekend hours upon special request.

We want to help you understand what to expect during your visits at HCCN, and therefore, recommend that you and your loved ones please refer to the information below and other helpful links on our website. We will also be happy to answer any questions you may have in person or by phone at 1-800-881-HCCN (4226).

Meeting Your Board Certified Oncologist

The staff at HCCN is committed to providing you with the most effective and personalized plan of care. We want to ensure that every time you visit, you enjoy a caring and healing experience.

Please arrive at least 20 minutes in advance, as this will give us time to enter or update your information in our computer system. Please bring a complete list of your medications and copies of any test results that you may have related to your visit. You are encouraged to bring a list of questions for your oncologist, who will ensure that all your concerns are addressed to your satisfaction. Consider bringing a friend or loved one along during your first visit, as they may help in retaining the discussed information.

Treatment Plan

Your diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis, will be discussed in detail. Your oncologist may also need to order further tests and will discuss your case with other healthcare professionals involved in your care.

If the oncologist advises chemotherapy, you will be given a chemotherapy teaching session the same day or it may be scheduled at your convenience. In most cases you will not receive the actual treatment at your first visit.

Treatment Day and Follow up

Treatment will be scheduled based upon the duration of your specific chemotherapy regimen. It can range from a few minutes to several hours. It is recommended that you eat a light breakfast or lunch before your sessions. However, feel free to bring your own snacks/lunch. Wi-Fi service will also be available, therefore, feel free to bring your laptop, books or movies.

Most patients will require a blood test the day before their first chemotherapy session, and weekly thereafter. This is to monitor low blood-counts, which can indicate serious side effects, including fatigue, bruising, and vulnerability to infection.

Most patients will be able to drive after their chemotherapy sessions. However, it is recommended that you bring someone on your first session, since everyone responds differently to treatment. Many patients choose to continue work during treatments as it helps them stay motivated and keep a positive outlook.

Nutrition and Lifestyle

On your visits to HCCN, we will provide you with helpful tips and resources that may further aid you in coping as a cancer patient. There are also many helpful links on our website regarding information for our cancer patients about nutrition and lifestyle changes on understanding cancer page.