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Hospital of Saint Raphael
1450 Chapel Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06511
(203) 789-3000
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth

Initial consultation

If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you have already seen several physicians and specialists. The first signs were probably detected by an internist. You may have visited a urologist, who performed a biopsy, diagnosed your condition and discussed surgical treatment options.

You may have been referred to a radiation oncologist to explore even more treatment options. A first step in doing this is to come to the McGivney Center for an initial consultation.

The purpose of an initial consultation is to gather and review information about your general health, medical history and other information related to your diagnosis. The process takes about 2 –1/2hours. During this time, you will meet with:

A medical secretary, who will ask for personal and insurance information and help you understand the reimbursement process.
A radiation oncology nurse, who will obtain a medical history and provide an overview of side effects related to radiation therapy.
A radiation oncologist, who will review your medical history, perform a physical examination, and discuss in detail the prognostic factors, your treatment options, and the side effects and complications associated with each option.

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