Cancer Center AT WESLEY LONG HOSPITAL

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1 Cancer Center AT WESLEY LONG HOSPITAL Thank you for choosing the Cone Health Cancer Center to provide your oncology or hematology care. We appreciate the opportunity to show you how our exceptional care and compassion coupled with leading technologies offer you some of the best treatment options. In recent years, Cone Health has expanded its Cancer Center as well as the breadth and depth of the cancer programs and services we provide. We offer oncology services as well as treat many blood disorders in our hematology program. Our approach to care, our medical experience and our positive outcomes are why so many trust Cone Health to provide exceptional cancer and hematology care. The Cone Health Cancer Center is a leader in both the nation and state in its advanced digital radiation treatment planning options. The newest breakthrough for radiation therapy is Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy and Image-Guided Radiotherapy all available at Cone Health. This advanced treatment method delivers radiation using a highly targeted beam system that increases accuracy and minimizes side effects and damage to healthy tissue. By combining the best technologies with the most advanced medical and surgical practices, Cone Health can offer greater peace of mind and hope all right here at home. Cone Health is proud of the milestones in the Cancer Center; but don t just take our word. The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited our center as well as our breast cancer program by its National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). These top accreditations show how the right technology with the right medical team allows our center to provide exceptional care to our community. A treatment plan, a multidisciplinary (team) approach to cancer care and participation in nationally accredited clinical trials are all part of how we treat cancer. Our top-notch approach affords our Cancer Center special recognition as one of the best centers in North Carolina. Our patients in our community have access to premium cancer treatment options without leaving home. We are honored to offer you our services and appreciate your trust. As you prepare for your first visit to our nationally accredited Cancer Center, please review the enclosed information to help familiarize yourself with our center. Thank you again for allowing us to care for you. If we can be of any assistance, please let us know. Skip Hislop Vice President, Oncology Services (336) Cindy Johnson Nursing Director, Oncology Services (336) Anita Williamson Director, Radiation Oncology (336)

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3 Cone Health Cancer Center Welcome Cancer Center AT WESLEY LONG HOSPITAL Your First Appointment If you need to change your appointment time, please contact us toll-free at Our scheduling office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. We prefer at least a 24-hour notice for cancellations or changes. We have designed our registration process to provide you flexibility and convenience. You will receive a pager when you check in that allows you to visit other areas of our Cancer Center until you are paged for your appointment. New patients receive an appointment card that outlines your appointments at the Cancer Center along with the location of the appointment. Maps of the Cancer Center also are available at Registration to help you find your way. Any member of the Cancer Center staff will be glad to help you. Depending on your appointment type, you may also receive an armband. This is a quality control measure used by Cone Health when dispensing medicines. Your Cancer Center The flagship Cone Health Cancer Center is on the Wesley Long Hospital campus conveniently accessible from: Wendover Avenue or Bryan Boulevard. Our modern facility expanded in 2012 to offer even more services to the community. As a leader in radiation therapy, the Cancer Center offers TomoTherapy and TrueBeam STx technologies, both firsts in North Carolina. The Cone Health team of highly trained and experienced medical professionals specializes in advanced treatment options, including brachytherapy an internal form of radiation therapy. The most common brachytherapy procedure at the Cancer Center is prostate seed implants, which provide better outcomes with far fewer side effects for most patients. Your physicians along with other members of your multidisciplinary team will devise a comprehensive treatment plan based on your individual goals and needs. Cone Health Cancer Center participates in nationally accredited clinical trials and other research programs. Your medical team may recommend that you consider participating in these trials. Please speak with your doctor for more information. Cone Health Cancer Center provides an integrated treatment program that includes ongoing wellness and support services. Our patients have access to free resources that include: psychological counseling, nutrition counseling, spiritual support, social work, genetics and complementary medicine programs including yoga, meditation and art therapy. These programs are all designed to nuture the body and soul during and after treatment.

4 Cone Health Cancer Center Your Visit Amenities & Services: Subway Café Level 1. Located in the corridor connecting the Cancer Center with Wesley Long Hospital, the Subway Café offers sandwiches, soups, salads, breakfast options, baked goods, sodas and specialty hot and cold coffee drinks. Wesley Long Hospital Cafeteria Level G. Located in the basement of Wesley Long Hospital, the cafeteria offers many food options, including a full salad bar, grill, soup bar and food bar. To go to the cafeteria, proceed to the main Cancer Center elevators just past the Guest Services desk in the main lobby. Go to the Garden Level, exit right, and follow the signs to Wesley Long Hospital. Doris S. Tanger Center for Patient and Family Support Level 2. The center houses many of the resources for patients, including social work, outreach, nutrition counseling, psychological counseling and spiritual support. Computers and educational materials for the public are located here. Use the stairs off the main lobby or the main elevators past the Guest Services desk in the main lobby to reach the center. Alight Foundation Level 2. Located within the Doris S. Tanger Center for Patient and Family Support, this Foundation provides limited assistance to breast cancer patients with financial needs. For more information, call (336) Meditation Room Level 2. Located within the Doris S. Tanger Center for Patient and Family Support, the mediation room provides a quiet space for personal reflection and relaxation. Labyrinth Level G, outside. Located just outside of the Cancer Center, the labyrinth provides an area for mediation and reflection. It is accessible from the main lobby by taking the elevator that is past the Guest Services desk to the Garden Level. Follow the signs to the labyrinth. It is accessible year round, weather permitting. Ivy Wig Salon Level 1. Located in the main lobby of Wesley Long Hospital, volunteers at the Ivy Wig Salon are available to help men and women with the sizing and purchasing of wigs. The shop is open: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 to 2:30 p.m. Outpatient Pharmacy 515 N. Elam Avenue. The Outpatient Pharmacy offers a convenient way to have prescriptions filled after your oncology appointments. Ask a medical team member for more information about this service. It is located on the northwest corner of the Wesley Long Hospital campus. For more information, call (336) Waiting Areas: The Cancer Center provides several places for guests to relax during their visits. The main lobby offers a Welcome and Reception area where snacks and beverages are provided. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Center. Financial Advocates Level 1 & Level G. The Financial Advocates are available to help patients with financial resources offered through local, state and federal sources. New medical oncology patients will typically meet with a member of our advocate team during their first appointment. Our radiation oncology patients will meet with an advocate on simulation day. Additional appointments can be scheduled.

5 Penny Rd. S. Main St. Directions, Parking and Maps: 11.5 miles to EDEN West Harrison St. Cone Health Cancer Center Your Visit miles to Eden, NC Richardson Dr. Lawsonville Ave. Annie Penn Hospital REIDSVILLE 23 miles to DANVILL Location Map Barnes St. Take Barnes St. EXIT toward Reidsville Kernersville Rd. Union Cross Rd. Old Salem Rd. KERNERSVILLE TO WINSTON-SALEM E. Mountain St. MedCenter Kernersville Squire Davis Rd. Skeet Club Rd. Johnson St. Sandy Ridge Road Clinard Farms Rd. Willard Dairy Rd. PREMIER CENTER BUSINESS PARK Eastchester Dr. Pleasant Ridge Rd. W. Market St. PALLADIUM MedCenter High Point Premier Dr. HIGH POINT W. Wendover Ave. Bryan Boulevard Women s Hospital High Point Rd. W. Wendover Ave. Cone Health Cancer Center TO CHARLOTTE Cone Blvd. N. Elam Ave. 85 N. Elm St. Friendly Ave. Wesley Long Hospital 73 TO ASHEBORO Elm-Eugene St. N. Church St. Cone Blvd. E. Wendover Ave. The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital GREENSBORO 85 TO LIBERTY 70 Burlington Rd. TO STONEY CREEK AND BURLINGTON 85 TO DURHAM Golf House Rd. W. Rock Creek Dairy Rd. (Map is not drawn to scale) Golf House Rd. E. W. Interstate Ct. Parking Free Valet Service: The Cone Health Cancer Center offers free valet services to patients and guests of the Cancer Center from 6:30 a.m. until 6:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. The service is offered at the main entrance of the Cancer Center. Our parking staff will greet you at your car and provide you with a claim ticket. Your vehicle is parked in a restricted area that allows access to valet vehicles only. For your safety, please do not leave any valuables in your vehicle. Cone Health is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please provide the claim ticket to the parking attendant when you are ready to leave. Shuttle Service: The Cone Health Cancer Center also offers free parking for patients and guests. If you choose to self-park, we offer a free shuttle that continuously patrols the parking lot. Campus Security also may provide shuttle service. Shuttle Services are offered Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

6 Cone Health Cancer Center Your Visit Directions, Parking and Maps: Wesley Long Campus Map Hospital Daycare Center Cancer Center Cancer Center N. Elam Medical Plaza Main Employee Parking Deck Emergency Emergency Department Wesley Long Hospital Education Center Short Stay Discharge N. Elam Medical Plaza NORTH ELAM AVENUE W. FRIENDLY AVENUE PARKING GUIDE VISITOR / GUEST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITORS SPECIAL EVENTS PHYSICIAN EMPLOYEE RESTRICTED WESLEY LONG Outpatient Pharmacy