Frequently Asked Questions
- Who do I call if I’m having a medical emergency?
- Can I speak with a Doctor from the Cancer Center if the office is closed for a holiday or if it is after business hours?
- Once I schedule my first round of chemotherapy, is it considered a standing appointment time?
- Does the office have a policy for arriving late to your appointments?
- Now that I’m being seen frequently in the Cancer Center, can I have all my prescriptions refilled by the doctors there?
- What is the practice’s policy on disability paperwork?
For all true medical emergencies, dial 911 or report to your nearest Emergency Room. During normal business hours you may contact the office 908-237-1201 to speak with a nurse for general questions regarding symptom management or schedule a visit with a Doctor or Physician Assistant. (Luke C. Schlesier PA-C, Victoria Andrews PA-C, Christine Ying PA-C)
Our practice always has a Physician on call. However, if you have a true medical emergency, it is best for you to call 911 or report to your nearest Emergency Room. If you have to report to the emergency room, the physicians there will notify our practice appropriately.
No. You will need to check out with a discharge coordinator in order to book your treatments. Please contact our team at 908-237-1201
We ask that you arrive on time for your appointments. If you are going to be late please call ahead and let us know at 908-237-1201.
It is best to have the original prescribing physicians refill your medications. We will gladly refill the prescriptions written by the doctors here at Hunterdon Hematology Oncology. You may contact our prescription line and leave detailed information on the voice mail. All prescription refills will be called to the pharmacy within 1 business day. Refills are not provided during the weekend. Many of your medications prescribed by the doctors at the Hunterdon Hematology Oncology can be obtained right in our office. (Prescription Line 908-788-6434)
All paperwork will be completed within 5 business days. Please be specific with your needs. Remind staff of how you want the paperwork filed. (Do you want to pick it up/ Have it be faxed to the recipient/ Have it be mailed to your home)
- Are the Physicians and Physician Assistants easily accessible via telephone?
- Is there a fee for meeting with the social worker?
- How long does a psychosocial assessment take?
- What resources are available to cancer patients?
- What are the websites for the most common resources for cancer patients?
- What do these resources cost?
- What is radiation therapy?
Our Physicians and Physician Assistants try very hard to return all phone calls within normal business hours. However, if they personally are unable to return your call in a timely fashion, they will have a nurse call you back with information or to supply you with direction. It is our policy to return all patient phone calls the same business day to the very best of our ability.
No. Meeting with the social worker is a free service. To contact the Hunterdon Hematology Oncology clinical social worker, please call: 908-237-1201 Ext. 251
The assessment usually takes about 30 minutes; however, it can take less time or more time depending on the needs of the patient.
Some resources include, but are not limited to, transportation, financial assistance, support groups, educational programs, personal counseling, wellness and fitness referrals, relaxation techniques, wigs and similar accessories, and referrals to other organizations, such as the American Cancer Society.
Common Resource Websites for cancer patients include the following:
American Cancer Society
https://www.cancer.org/
Cancer Care of New Jersey
https://www.cancercare.org/
CrossRoads4Hope
https://crossroads4hope.org/
The Elixir Fund
https://www.elixirfund.org/
Evolve Pink (Breast Cancer Patients)
https://www.evolvepink.org/
Princeton Breast Cancer Resource Center
https://www.ywcaprinceton.org/bcrc
Hunterdon-Mercer Disease Coalition
https://www.hunterdonhealth.org/services/hunterdon-mercer-chronic-disease-coalition
NJCEED Cancer Screening Program
https://www.hunterdonhealth.org/hunterdon-regional-cancer-center/hrcc-why-choose-us/prevention-early-detection/njceed-cancer
LLS (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
https://www.lls.org/
PCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network)
https://pancan.org/
It depends. Some resources require a fee. For example, a private counselor may charge a particular amount of money per session. Other resources are free. For example, support groups are usually free for cancer patients.
Radiation therapy uses targeted energy (e.g., X-rays, radioactive substances) to destroy cancer cells, shrink tumors, and/or alleviate certain cancer-related symptoms. It may be used:
- As a primary treatment to destroy cancer cells
- In combination with other treatments to stop the growth of cancer cells
- Before another treatment to shrink a tumor
- After another treatment to stop the growth of any remaining cancer cells
- To relieve symptoms of advanced cancer
Provided by Princeton Radiation Oncology
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