As with any guarded diagnosis, a second, third or fourth opinion may take you to see many doctors. Your portable medical history at a glance will make it easier for your new medical team to gather data so they can assist you faster and get a fuller picture of your cancer journey. Following is a sample.
Aileen C. Carter
Updated: January 2006
DOB: August 3, 1973
Allergies: Sulfa, Penicillin, Iodine
CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND RECOVERY RECORD
Diagnosis: Adrenocortical Carcinoma (ACC)
1998
4/98 - CT discovered mass in left quadrant of abdomen.
5/98 – Surgery to remove mass (11 x 11 x 9 cm, 800 grams). Radical left nephrectomy/adrenalectomy.
Pathology: Adrenocortical Carcinoma
2002
1/02 – Follow-up CT discovered 6 cm mass in right lobe of liver
2/02 – Liver resection to remove partial mass in right lobe. Pathology: Adrenocortical Carcinoma metastasis.
5/02 – Right oophrectomy to remove benign 6 cm mass.
MEDICATION
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Prednisone – 8 mg/day
Aspirin – 250 mg/day
CHEMOTHERAPY
Cisplatin = 180mg/4 weeks
VP-16 – 540mg/4weeks
VITAMINS
Vitamin C – 2 to 4 grams/day
Multiminerals – 1 tablet/day
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