Your first appointment will be at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center - Issaquah. First appointments usually last one to two hours. We recommend that you bring a friend or family member with you to help keep track of the information that your team will be giving you.
Forms You Need for Your First Appointment
Please download, print, and complete the forms below and bring it with you to your first appointment. We'll review it and answer any questions when you come in.
General Reminders and Suggestions
Below is a checklist to help you prepare for your appointment. If you have any questions, please contact your patient care coordinator.
Preventing Colds and the Flu
To protect the safety and well-being of all Fred Hutch patients, please read the below guidelines before your first visit. Caregivers should not come to the clinic with cold and flu symptoms.
What to Bring
- Any records or imaging CDs as requested by your patient care coordinator
- Your insurance card
- A book or magazine to help pass the time between appointments
Reminders
- Be sure to take note of your appointment time.
- Don't forget to complete the forms above and bring them with you to your appointment.
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Other Things to Consider
- Pathology slide review before your first appointment: If you’ve had a biopsy or tissue specimen taken at another facility, in most cases, Fred Hutch will need to perform a second interpretation and confirmation of your diagnosis. If a second interpretation is needed, we will request your pathology slides from the facility where your biopsy or procedure was performed. If you’re unsure whether your pathology slides have been requested, please contact your scheduling team at 425.392.2551.
- If your pathology slides are ordered for review at our pathology laboratory, you and/or your insurance company will be financially responsible for the charges incurred even if you cancel or fail to keep your appointment.
- You and/or your insurance company will receive a bill from UW Physicians as our pathology laboratory is located at University of Washington Medical Center.
- The cost of the pathology review is variable and depends on the number of slides and the type of testing required. If you have any questions, please contact your insurance provider.
- Know our guidelines to protect patients, such as alerting staff when you have cold symptoms. We ask that you not smoke, wear fragrances, bring fresh flowers, weapons, or illegal substances to any Fred Hutch clinic.
- Complete a living will and power of attorney for health care, which lets you state your wishes regarding your care and appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to. Bring copies if you want these placed in your medical record.
Your Patient Portal
Fred Hutch's patient portal is MyChart. Patients can use MyChart to access medical records, message providers, view test results and more.
Patient Resource Guide
The Fred Hutch Patient Resource Guide is a 36-page PDF document that provides information for new patients and caregivers on preparing for your appointment, important phone numbers, maps, amenities and more.
COVID-19 FAQs
This handout explains what you should know about COVID-19 and what we’re doing to keep you safe while you’re at Fred Hutch.
Orienting Yourself at Fred Hutch
Below is information that you may find helpful in orienting yourself to Fred Hutch. View or print and read at your leisure.
New patient orientation
Fred Hutch clinic facility fee charges
Notice of Nondiscrimination and Accessibility