If you have cancer symptoms or have already been diagnosed and are interested in a second opinion, you don’t want to wait to see a cancer expert. It’s critical that you quickly confirm a diagnosis and determine the stage of the disease so you can start on a treatment plan as soon as possible.

For patients in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, scheduling an appointment with an experienced team of cancer experts has never been easier. With the Immediate In Program at City of Hope^® Cancer Center Chicago, you can talk to a cancer expert about your condition in as little as 24 to 72 hours.

Immediate In consists of two easy steps:

Call (844) 522-1213. We’ll verify your insurance, have your case reviewed by a nurse navigator and make your next appointment.

Visit our hospital in Zion. Physicians appropriate for your diagnosis and condition will spend time with you to review you case and help develop a treatment strategy moving forward.

Patients may be required to obtain their medical records, including a pathology reports, oncologist evaluations and/or diagnostic images.

With the Immediate In Program at City of Hope Chicago Cancer Care, you can schedule a visit within three days of your initial call and at a time that’s convenient for you. In some cases, if you live nearby, you can go home after each appointment and return at a time of your choosing. Immediate In provides the sense of urgency your diagnosis requires, while also giving you the flexibility to plan treatments around your life.

Should you choose to pursue treatment at City of Hope Chicago Cancer Care, you’ll have a team of multidisciplinary cancer experts at your side to help guide you through your cancer journey.

Our cancer care experts have extensive experience diagnosing and treating all types and stages of cancer, including early-stage and complex and rare cancers. And our clinicians use a wide variety of standard of care and leading-edge treatment strategies to develop a care plan to meet your needs.

At City of Hope Chicago Cancer Care, we don’t just treat your cancer. Your care team may also include dietitians, physical therapists, pain management physicians and other supportive care providers to help you manage the symptoms of your disease and the side effects of treatments. Our supportive care services are designed to help keep you strong so you can maintain your quality of life and stay on your treatment plan.