Andrea,

I just want to clarify that the brief medical history isn't
something you have to prepare yourself. There's a 1/2 page of
questions Joel will have to answer. The other things I listed you
could probably start collecting now.

Sharon

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>
> >
> > I'm sure that all of you have received a similiar letter but I
> > thought I'd share. Is there anything we can antipicate in the
package
> > so we can get a head start on preparation?
> > Thanks,
> > Andrea NY
> >
> >
>
>
> Hi Andrea,
> 5 I just remembered that we received a packet, although Don
never
> applied to FPTI for treatment. Here's what is asked for:
>
> 1) Brief medical history
> 2) Copy of insurance card, front and back
> 3) Pathology slides and biopsy reports, all prostate biopsy done
in
> past, different sites, including negative biopsy report.
> 4) All PSA reports and other recent labs
> 5) Any dictated notes from your Urologist visit
> 6) Any imaging studies within the past year- such as bone, CT,
PET,
> MRI scans (written results)
> 7) Are you taking Plavix or Coumadin or any other bood thinning
> medications (if so, have physician send note stating you can stop
> Plavix 10 days prior and Coumadin 5 days prior during treatment if
> needed for bleeding complications.
>
> Also, there ar a few authorization forms to sign. I hope this
> helps you prepare. Please remember, that according to Joel's
stats, he
> has plenty of time; there shouldn't be an urgency to his beginning
> treatment.
>
> Sharon
>