Start here if your plan is set and treatment is about to start.
This path covers the stretch between having a plan and getting through the first round of treatment. There is a lot happening quickly here — new appointments, procedures, and things to set up before treatment starts.
These pages focus on what to expect so you are not caught off guard.
What to expect in your first radiation oncology consult.
What surgery day usually looks like and how to prepare.
How to prepare for your surgery consult and next steps.
What to expect before, during, and after port placement.
What simulation day is and how to prepare.
What first infusion day looks like, plus what to expect after.
What this first oncology consult covers and how to prepare.
How to approach the visit where your treatment plan is chosen.
What scan day looks like and how to ease the stress.
Walk through the first treatment visit and the routine that follows.
Make sure benefits, risks, alternatives, and practical needs are part of the plan.
Coordinate fertility decisions with the planned treatment start date.