Melanoma (Cutaneous) : How can I prepare for my first visit to the surgical oncologist for melanoma?

How can I prepare for my first visit to the surgical oncologist for melanoma?

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PeterBeitschMD (Physician - Surgery - Surgical Oncology (Verified) ) - 04 / 09 / 2012

Your surgeon needs your records including biopsy pathology report(s) and any other operative report you may have had. If you have had any scans, the reports and preferably a CD-ROM containing the actual scan images would be important. Often these records are forwarded to the surgeon fromt eh dermatologist or primary care physician but it is always very helpful if you check to make sure the surgeon has all pertinent records.

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