The patient/family should either bring the following items or have the home hospital/physician express them to the Attending Physician prior to the first visit to the Pediatric Oncology Branch. The referring physician will receive a list of the required items.

Pathology

• Pathology slides and a pathology report must be available for any biopsy or surgical procedures performed by the home hospital. A repeat biospy may be required if additional material is necessary to reach a conclusive diagnosis.

Radiological Evaluation

• For newly diagnosed patients, a copy of all radiological scans, to include x-rays, CT scans, MRI scan, and nuclear medicine scans (e.g., bone scan)
• For children with recurrent cancer, a copy of the two most-recent sets of scans and x-rays.

Clinical Summary

• The referring physican should write a letter summarizing
  • the patients initial presentation.
  • diagnostic studies performed.
  • treatment (if any) administered, including chemotherapeutic agents used and radiation doses employed.

Laboratory Evaluation

• A copy of the most-recent laboratory studies

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