New Patient Orientation- Wednesday Afternoon- Virtual

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center offers an orientation session for all new patients and their families. This is a chance for everyone to see the Cancer Center and learn about services before their first appointment or anytime throughout their care.

Patients who have attended this session are saying:
- "Very relatable to a new patient” - Retired Oncology Nurse
- “Takes stress away” - New patient
- “Wonderful program, great to know what to expect and where to go” - New patient

Orientation includes:
Presentation with a folder of handouts covering these topics:
- Overview of Banner Gateway Campus
- Overview of Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Contact information
- Health care team members and their roles
- Appointment process (1st and follow-up appointments)
- Additional resources
- Tour of the Cancer Center

Multispecialty services offered such as:
– Medical and surgical care
– Rehabilitation
– Radiation Oncology
– Integrative Oncology
– Infusion
– Pharmacy
– Laboratory
– Financial assistance
– Diagnostic Imaging

Contact Information:
To provide valued comments or feedback, please call Julie Lyon at (480) 256-4245.

Microsoft Teams Requirement for Class Participation:

Note: Download the Teams app before the meeting to ensure a smooth start:

Joining by Computer:
- Click "Join Microsoft Teams Meeting" in your meeting invite.
- Choose to join via the web or download the desktop app. If you already have Teams installed, the meeting will open automatically.
- If you don’t have a Teams account and it’s allowed by the organizer, you can join as a guest by entering your name. If you have an account, sign in for access to meeting features. Depending on settings, you may enter the meeting immediately or wait in a lobby.

Joining by Mobile Device:
- If you have the app, select "Join Microsoft Teams Meeting" in the invite to open and join the meeting. If not, you'll be directed to the app store to download it.
- Join as a guest by entering your name if you don’t have a Teams account. If you have an account, sign in for full access. Depending on settings, you may enter the meeting directly or wait in a lobby.