Prior records to obtain for a thorough cancer consultation

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Cervical Carcinoma

1. CT abdomen and pelvis with IV, oral and rectal contrast--fax report and bring films.
2. Chest X-ray--fax report.
3. If prior biopsy or surgery, fax reports.
4. Fax last round of blood tests, if any, done in last 6 months. Need at least CBC, CMP, PT/PTT/INR, Ca125, and CEA

Cervical Dysplasia

1. Fax or bring all prior pap and biopsy reports, (no slides).

Ovarian Carcinoma

1. CT abdomen and pelvis with IV, oral and rectal contrast--fax report and bring films.
2. Chest X-ray--fax report.
3. If fluid tapped or prior surgery, fax reports.
4. Fax last round of blood tests, if any, done in last 6 months. Need at least CBC, CMP, PT/PTT/INR, Ca125, and CEA.

Endometrial Carcinoma

1. Chest X-ray--fax report.
2. Bring last round of blood tests (Ca125 and CEA) if any done in last 6 months.
3. If prior biopsy or surgery, fax reports.

Vulvar Carcinoma

1. CT abdomen, pelvis and inguinal region with IV, oral and rectal contrast.
2. Chest X-ray--fax report.
3. Fax last round of blood tests, if any, done in last 6 months. Need at least CBC, CMP, PT/PTT/INR, Ca125, and CEA.
4. If prior biopsy or surgery, bring slides and reports.

Pelvic Mass

1. Bring ultrasound report(s), or if CT abd and pelvis --bring report and films.
2. Bring last round of blood tests (Ca125 and CEA) if any done in last 6 months.
3. If surgery planned, fax last round of blood tests, if any, done in last 6 months. Need at least CBC, CMP, PT/PTT/INR, Ca125, and CEA.

Have you had any serious heart or lung problems?

1. Have your internist fax over your last pulmonary testing, or your most recent echocardiogram, and EKG.
2. Make an appointment with them to get maximally “tuned up” long before your surgery.
3. Make sure that you are following all your doctors instructions regarding medications and treatments ahead of time.
4. Exercise daily in planning for your surgery. This makes for a shorter and better recovery.

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