Seeing a new doctor after treatment for penile cancer

At some point after your cancer diagnosis and treatment, you may find yourself in the office of a new doctor. Your original doctor may have moved or retired, or you may have moved or changed doctors for some reason. It is important that you be able to give your new doctor the exact details of your diagnosis and treatment. Make sure you have the following information handy:

• A copy of your pathology report(s) from any biopsies or surgeries
• If you had surgery, a copy of your operative report(s)
• If you were hospitalized, a copy of the discharge summary that doctors must prepare when patients are sent home
• If you had radiation therapy, a copy of the treatment summary
• If you had chemotherapy or other medicines, a list of your drugs, drug doses, and when you took them

The doctor may want copies of this information for his records, but always keep copies for yourself.