Getting Started With Cancer Treatment
Concerned about a cancer diagnosis? Unclear about your health symptoms? Use this page as a guide for starting points on your healthcare journey.
New Patient Orientation
Patients and their families can find real value and feel less nervous when they get an opportunity to ask real questions.
For that reason, we offer a free orientation to all new Cedars-Sinai cancer patients at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute.
- All sessions led by cancer nurses and clinical staff
- 90 minutes long
- Held every Wednesday in the Cancer Center at 9 a.m.; arrive by 8:45 a.m.
Topics of Discussion
- Supportive care
- Clinical trials
- Treatment expectations
- Possible side effects
- Rehab and survival programs
Snacks are served, and parking is validated.
Contact Info
To register, call 310-423-0650 or you can ask your practice nurse.
Partner With an Expert Team
We are made up of exceptionally skilled oncologists, doctors and nurses, all brought together with one mission in mind: to deliver quality care.
Request an Appointment
Do you already have a referral to a Cedars-Sinai doctor? Call 310-423-8030 to request an appointment now.
Specialized Programs for Specialized Care
Our comprehensive cancer programs help people fight over 60 types of cancer.
Need a Second Opinion?
If you've recently received a cancer diagnosis from a practitioner outside the Cedars-Sinai healthcare system and want a second opinion, our expert team is available. Give us a call at 310-423-8030 to get started.
International Patients
To help our international patients and their families navigate Cedars-Sinai and the Los Angeles area, we offer a variety of special care options.
Clinical Trials
See how we're improving our patients' health and wellbeing through new research innovations. |
During Treatment
Learn more about new cancer care options and support programs offered at Cedars-Sinai.
Staying Healthy
Access resources to help you on the path to wellness after you've completed your care plan.