Planning for Care
Prepare for your first visit
Getting ready for your first appointment can be stressful. To help, we¡¯ve put together information to make your visit go smoothly. This includes travel and lodging guidance, an online new patient orientation class and even a new patient checklist.
Prepare for your hospital stay
Your treatment may require a stay in the hospital. Knowing how to get ready can help make the process easier. Learn more about how to prepare for your hospital stay.
Virtual visits
Virtual visits are available in some situations. Learn about the rules for these appointments and how to meet with your care team online through our Virtual Visits page.
Returning Patients
Patients who are returning to MD Anderson have their own questions about re-starting care. Find out how to schedule appointments, use our online app to check your schedule and more on our Returning Patients page.
Second opinion appointments
The best time to get a second opinion is immediately after diagnosis, before you have started treatment, but they can help everyone. Learn about MD Anderson's second opinion appointments.
Advance Care Planning
The living will and medical power of attorney documents allow you to decide who will make decisions in case you become unable to do so. Learn more about advance care planning.
Insurance & Financial Information
Find a list of insurance plans accepted by MD Anderson, alternative payment options and our financial support guidelines. Read more about insurance, billing and financial support.
What is a case manager navigator?
Navigating the transition from hospital to home can be complex, especially for cancer patients whose care often continues well beyond discharge. At MD Anderson, case manager navigators support patients and families throughout their inpatient stays while preparing them for life after leaving the hospital.
MD Anderson has over 70 full-time case manager navigators, all of whom are registered nurses. Their behind-the-scenes clinical support, care coordination and discharge planning ensure each patient receives the right care at the right time in the right setting.
We spoke with MD Anderson¡¯s Case Management Program Director Suzanne Wilson to learn more about the role of case manager navigators and how you might work with one during your cancer care.