At OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute, we know how overwhelming a potential cancer diagnosis can be. Living in the unknown can be frustrating and anxiety-inducing.
That’s why we’ve developed a rapid appointment scheduling process, ensuring you can start your diagnostic and treatment journey within just one business day.
This fast-track approach reduces the time for diagnosis and treatment by 2-4 weeks, giving you peace of mind that comes with timely, coordinated care.
The rapid access process is designed for anyone who is facing a potential cancer diagnosis or has recently been diagnosed. It’s especially helpful for people who are anxious about long wait times or unsure about the next steps in their care.
Whether you’ve noticed a suspicious lump, had abnormal test results or received a referral from your primary care provider, our fast-track team will help you figure out the best next steps within one business day.
Whether you reach out through our online contact form or by calling our dedicated number 1-844-OSF-4-HOPE (1-844-673-4467), our team quickly gathers your medical records and connects you with an access nurse for a telephone visit.
Within one business day, you’ll have an appointment with a nurse. We reach out to all of the providers needed and get all of your records collected, so you don’t have to worry about those details as you move forward.
Whether your appointment is virtual or in person, a nurse will review your medical history, imaging and test results and take the time to answer your questions, helping to ease any anxiety.
Together, we’ll discuss your symptoms, what tests, appointments and discussions have happened so far, and any concerns you may have. Based on this conversation, next steps may include scheduling additional scans, biopsies or referrals to specialists. Our goal is to provide answers quickly and get you on the path to treatment as soon as possible, ensuring you receive the right care without delay.
We’re here to support you from the moment you need us. When you're waiting for answers or have just been diagnosed, it can feel overwhelming to take in all of the information. With a rapid access registered nurse and advocate by your side, you will have someone to help guide you through getting the referrals you need to get for your treatment plan. This helps to make it less stressful for you and your family.
Your visit will make sure all tests are complete and that your medical record has all of the information for your care team. This allows your doctors to quickly access everything they need, helping you get started on your diagnosis and treatment sooner.
A collaborative effort with OSF OnCall, OSF Innovation's performance improvement, health IT and others across the OSF Ministry has streamlined processes to speed up treatment at the OSF Cancer Institute
To get started, call our dedicated number 1-844-OSF-4-HOPE (1-844-673-4467), or fill out the rapid access form online.
“All of my fears, anxieties and questions were addressed by the compassionate team at OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute. My journey began with Rapid Access, and everyone at OSF feels like family now. I’m so thankful for all the help they’ve given me.”
“What began as a simple cough led to a cancer diagnosis. But looking back between each layer of pain, our prayers were answered by the heartfelt empathy and tireless care of brilliant OSF personnel, which began day one with the Rapid Access team.”