Your first visit
A first consultation is for listening, examining and understanding the reports — so that you and your family know the next step.
01The day
Before, during
and after.
Before you come
- Call or WhatsApp the clinic to confirm the day and session.
- Put every report, film and CD in one folder, oldest first.
- Write down your questions, and the medicines you take.
- If you are travelling from outside Bikaner, plan to arrive with time to spare.
At the consultation
- Your history: symptoms, past illnesses, earlier treatment.
- An examination of the area of concern.
- Your reports and scans are studied carefully.
- You are told what is known so far, and what is not yet known.
Before you leave
- Any further tests needed, and where they can be done.
- The next appointment, or the next step in the plan.
- Time for your questions — and your family’s.
- Ask for the plan and instructions to be written down.
02What to bring
One folder,
every paper.
Reports from other hospitals are welcome — they save tests and time. If a paper is missing, come anyway; you will be told what else is needed.
Bring a family member too. Two people remember more than one, and big decisions are easier made together.
- Biopsy report (a biopsy is a small piece of tissue checked under a microscope)
- Biopsy slides and blocks, if they were given to you
- All scans: CT, MRI or PET reports, with the films or CDs
- Recent blood test reports
- Discharge summaries and notes from earlier hospitals
- A list of the medicines you take now, including medicines for sugar, blood pressure or the heart
- An identity card, and any health-scheme or insurance card you hold
03After the first visit
What usually
comes next.
Not every patient needs every step. This is the usual order when cancer surgery is being considered.
- 01
Consultation
Your story, your reports, an examination.
The first visit is for listening and examining. Bring every report you have, and a family member if you can.
- 02
Diagnosis
Confirm what it is, and how far it has gone.
Where needed, a biopsy and scans are advised so that the plan is based on test results. Tests already done are not repeated without reason.
- 03
Planning
One plan, made with other specialists.
Cancer care often needs more than one specialist. Where your case needs it, pathology, radiology, medical oncology and radiotherapy colleagues are involved in the plan.
- 04
Counselling
Explained in plain words, before any decision.
The plan, its benefits and its risks are explained to you and your family. You can ask as many questions as you need before you decide.
- 05
Surgery
Careful surgery, open or keyhole as suitable.
When surgery is the right step, it is planned carefully. Laparoscopic, minimally invasive or robotic methods are used where they suit the cancer and the patient.
- 06
Follow-up
Staying with you after the operation.
The final biopsy report guides any further treatment. Regular follow-up visits continue after you go home.
04Questions
About the
first visit.
What happens at the first appointment?
The doctor listens to your story, asks about symptoms and past illnesses, examines you and studies your reports. He then explains what is known, what else may be needed, and the next steps. You can bring questions written down.
Which reports and papers should I bring?
Bring the biopsy report (a biopsy is a small sample of tissue examined under a microscope), biopsy slides and blocks if you have them, and all CT, MRI or PET reports with the films or CDs. Also bring blood test reports, discharge summaries from earlier hospitals, and a list of the medicines you take now.
Is a biopsy always needed?
In most cases a biopsy is needed to confirm what a lump or growth is before treatment is planned. If one has already been done elsewhere, bring the report and slides; the doctor will advise if anything needs repeating.
Can I come for a second opinion?
Yes. Asking for a second opinion is a normal and sensible step. Bring all your records so that your case can be reviewed fully. See the second opinion page for how this works.
I am coming from outside Bikaner. How should I plan?
Bring every record and scan you have, and come with a family member who can listen and help recall what is said. Check the timings page or call the clinic before travelling so that you come on a suitable day.
What are the fees?
Fees are not listed on this website. Please ask when you call or message the clinic, and ask which payment methods are accepted before you travel. Timings and the address are on the timings and location page.
Next step
To arrange
a visit.
Call or WhatsApp the clinic to confirm a day. Timings change with the season.