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Colon Cancer Screening 
Medical specialty:  Hematology - Oncology
 Routine colorectal cancer screening.  He occasionally gets some loose stools.  

HISTORY AND REASON FOR CONSULTATION:, For evaluation of this patient for colon cancer screening.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, Mr. A is a 53-year-old gentleman who was referred for colon cancer screening.  The patient said that he occasionally gets some loose stools.  Other than that, there are no other medical problems. ,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, The patient does not have any serious medical problems at all.  He denies any hypertension, diabetes, or any other problems.  He does not take any medications.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: ,Surgery for deviated nasal septum in 1996.,ALLERGIES:, No known drug allergies.,SOCIAL HISTORY: ,Does not smoke, but drinks occasionally for the last five years.,FAMILY HISTORY:, There is no history of any colon cancer in the family.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:, Denies any significant diarrhea.  Sometimes he gets some loose stools.  Occasionally there is some constipation.  Stools caliber has not changed.  There is no blood in stool or mucus in stool.  No weight loss.  Appetite is good.  No nausea, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing.  Has occasional heartburn.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:, The patient is alert and oriented x3.  Vital signs: Weight is 214 pounds.  Blood pressure is 111/70.  Pulse is 69 per minute.  Respiratory rate is 18.  HEENT: Negative.  Neck: Supple.  There is no thyromegaly.  Cardiovascular: Both heart sounds are heard.  Rhythm is regular.  No murmur.  Lungs: Clear to percussion and auscultation.  Abdomen: Soft and nontender.  No masses felt.  Bowel sounds are heard.  Extremities: Free of any edema.,IMPRESSION: ,Routine colorectal cancer screening.,RECOMMENDATIONS:, Colonoscopy.  I have explained the procedure of colonoscopy with benefits and risks, in particular the risk of perforation, hemorrhage, and infection.  The patient agreed for it.  We will proceed with it.  I also explained to the patient about conscious sedation.  He agreed for conscious sedation.
Breast Radiation Therapy Followup 
Medical specialty:  Hematology - Oncology
 Breast radiation therapy followup note. Left breast adenocarcinoma stage T3 N1b M0, stage IIIA.

DIAGNOSIS: , Left breast adenocarcinoma stage T3 N1b M0, stage IIIA.,She has been found more recently to have stage IV disease with metastatic deposits and recurrence involving the chest wall and lower left neck lymph nodes.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS,1.  Glucosamine complex.,2.  Toprol XL.,3.  Alprazolam,4.  Hydrochlorothiazide.,5.  Dyazide.,6.  Centrum.,Dr. X has given her some carboplatin and Taxol more recently and feels that she would benefit from electron beam radiotherapy to the left chest wall as well as the neck.  She previously received a total of 46.8 Gy in 26 fractions of external beam radiotherapy to the left supraclavicular area.  As such, I feel that we could safely re-treat the lower neck.  Her weight has increased to 189.5 from 185.2.  She does complain of some coughing and fatigue.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,NECK:  On physical examination palpable lymphadenopathy is present in the left lower neck and supraclavicular area.  No other cervical lymphadenopathy or supraclavicular lymphadenopathy is present.,RESPIRATORY:  Good air entry bilaterally. Examination of the chest wall reveals a small lesion where the chest wall recurrence was resected.  No lumps, bumps or evidence of disease involving the right breast is present.,ABDOMEN:  Normal bowel sounds, no hepatomegaly.  No tenderness on deep palpation. She has just started her last cycle of chemotherapy today, and she wishes to visit her daughter in Brooklyn, New York. After this she will return in approximately 3 to 4 weeks and begin her radiotherapy treatment at that time.,I look forward to keeping you informed of her progress.  Thank you for having allowed me to participate in her care.
Breast Mass Excision - 2 
Medical specialty:  Hematology - Oncology
 Excision of left breast mass.  The mass was identified adjacent to the left nipple.  It was freely mobile and it did not seem to hold the skin. 

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Breast mass, left.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:,  Breast mass, left.,PROCEDURE:,  Excision of left breast mass.,OPERATION: , After obtaining an informed consent, the patient was taken to the operating room where he underwent general endotracheal anesthesia.  The time-out process was followed.  Preoperative antibiotic was given.  The patient was prepped and draped in the usual fashion.  The mass was identified adjacent to the left nipple.  It was freely mobile and it did not seem to hold the skin.  An elliptical skin incision was made over the mass and carried down in a pyramidal fashion towards the pectoral fascia.  The whole of specimen including the skin, the mass, and surrounding subcutaneous tissue and fascia were excised en bloc.  Hemostasis was achieved with the cautery.  The specimen was sent to Pathology and the tissues were closed in layers including a subcuticular suture of Monocryl.  A small pressure dressing was applied.,Estimated blood loss was minimal and the patient who tolerated the procedure very well was sent to recovery room in satisfactory condition.
Breast Cancer Followup - 1 
Medical specialty:  Hematology - Oncology
 Stage IIA right breast cancer.  The pathology showed an infiltrating ductal carcinoma Nottingham grade II.  The tumor was ER positive, PR positive and HER-2/neu negative.

CHIEF COMPLAINT:,  Stage IIA right breast cancer.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:  ,This is an extremely pleasant 58-year-old woman, who I am following for her stage IIA right breast cancer.  She noticed a lump in the breast in November of 2007.  A mammogram was obtained dated 01/28/08, which showed a mass in the right breast.  On 02/10/08, she underwent an ultrasound-guided biopsy.  The pathology showed an infiltrating ductal carcinoma Nottingham grade II.  The tumor was ER positive, PR positive and HER-2/neu negative.  On 02/22/08, she underwent a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy.  The pathology showed a 3.3 cm infiltrating ductal carcinoma grade I, one sentinel lymph node was negative.  Therefore it was a T2, N0, M0 stage IIA breast cancer.  Of note, at that time she was taking hormone replacement therapy and that was stopped.  She underwent radiation treatment ending in May 2008.  She then started on Arimidex, but unfortunately she did not tolerate the Arimidex and I changed her to Femara.  She also did not tolerate the Femara and I changed it to tamoxifen.  She did not tolerate the tamoxifen and therefore when I saw her on 11/23/09, she decided that she would take no further antiestrogen therapy.  She met with me again on 02/22/10, and decided she wants to rechallenge herself with tamoxifen.  When I saw her on 04/28/10, she was really doing quite well with tamoxifen.  She tells me 2 weeks after that visit, she developed toxicity from the tamoxifen and therefore stopped it herself.  She is not going take to any further tamoxifen.,Overall, she is feeling well.  She has a good energy level and her ECOG performance status is 0.  She denies any fevers, chills, or night sweats.  No lymphadenopathy.  No nausea or vomiting.  No change in bowel or bladder habits.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:,  Avapro 300 mg q.d., Pepcid q.d., Zyrtec p.r.n., and calcium q.d.,ALLERGIES:,  Sulfa, Betadine, and IV contrast.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , As per the HPI, otherwise negative.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:,1.  Asthma.,2.  Hypertension.,3.  GERD.,4.  Eczema.,5.  Status post three cesarean sections.,6.  Status post a hysterectomy in 1981 for fibroids.  They also removed one ovary.,7.  Status post a cholecystectomy in 1993.,8.  She has a history of a positive TB test.,9.  She is status post repair of ventral hernia in November 2008.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , She has no tobacco use.  Only occasional alcohol use.  She has no illicit drug use.  She has two grown children.  She is married.  She works as a social worker dealing with adult abuse and neglect issues.  Her husband is a high school chemistry teacher.,FAMILY HISTORY:  ,Her father had prostate cancer.  Her maternal uncle had Hodgkin's disease, melanoma, and prostate cancer.,PHYSICAL EXAM:,VIT:
Cancer of the nasopharynx 
Medical specialty:  Hematology - Oncology
 T1 N3 M0 cancer of the nasopharynx, status post radiation therapy with 2 cycles of high dose cisplatin with radiation.

DIAGNOSIS: , T1 N3 M0 cancer of the nasopharynx, status post radiation therapy with 2 cycles of high dose cisplatin with radiation, completed June, 2006; status post 2 cycles  carboplatin/5-FU given as adjuvant therapy, completed September, 2006; hearing loss related to chemotherapy and radiation; xerostomia; history of left upper extremity deep venous thrombosis.,PERFORMANCE STATUS:,  0.,INTERVAL HISTORY: , In the interim since his last visit he has done quite well.  He is working.  He did have an episode of upper respiratory infection and fever at the end of April which got better with antibiotics.  Overall when he compares his strength to six or eight months ago he notes that he feels much stronger.  He has no complaints other than mild xerostomia and treatment related hearing loss.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,Vital Signs:  Height 65 inches, weight 150, pulse 76, blood pressure 112/74, temperature 95.4, respirations 18.,HEENT:  Extraocular muscles intact.  Sclerae not icteric.  Oral cavity free of exudate or ulceration.  Dry mouth noted.,Lymph:  No palpable adenopathy in cervical, supraclavicular or axillary areas.,Lungs:  Clear.,Cardiac:  Rhythm regular.,Abdomen:  Soft, nondistended.  Neither liver, spleen, nor other masses palpable.,Lower Extremities:  Without edema.,Neurologic:  Awake, alert, ambulatory, oriented, cognitively intact.,I reviewed the CT images and report of the study done on May 1.  This showed no evidence of metabolically active malignancy.,Most recent laboratory studies were performed last September and the TSH was normal.  I have asked him to repeat the TSH at the one year anniversary.,He is on no current medications.,In summary, this 57-year-old man presented with T1 N3 cancer of the nasopharynx and is now at 20 months post completion of all therapy.  He has made a good recovery.  We will continue to follow thyroid function and I have asked him to obtain a TSH at the one year anniversary in September and CBC in follow up.  We will see him in six months' time with a PET-CT.,He returns to the general care and direction of Dr. ABC.
Breast Mass Excision 
Medical specialty:  Hematology - Oncology
 Excision of right breast mass.  Right breast mass with atypical proliferative cells on fine-needle aspiration.

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Right breast mass with atypical proliferative cells on fine-needle aspiration.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:,  Benign breast mass.,ANESTHESIA: , General,NAME OF OPERATION:,  Excision of right breast mass.,PROCEDURE:,  With the patient in the supine position, the right breast was prepped and draped in a sterile fashion.  A curvilinear incision was made directly over the mass in the upper-outer quadrant of the right breast.  Dissection was carried out around a firm mass, which was dissected with surrounding margins of breast tissue.  Hemostasis was obtained using electrocautery.  Frozen section exam showed a fibroadenoma with some proliferative hyperplasia within the fibroadenoma, but appeared benign.  The breast tissues were approximated using 4-0 Vicryl.  The skin was closed using 5-0 Vicryl running subcuticular stitches.  A sterile bandage was applied.  The patient tolerated the procedure well.,
Breast Mass Excision - 1 
Medical specialty:  Hematology - Oncology
 Left breast mass and hypertrophic scar of the left breast.  Excision of left breast mass and revision of scar.  The patient is status post left breast biopsy, which showed a fibrocystic disease with now a palpable mass just superior to the previous biopsy site.

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1.  Left breast mass.,2.  Hypertrophic scar of the left breast.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1.  Left breast mass.,2.  Hypertrophic scar of the left breast.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED:  ,Excision of left breast mass and revision of scar.,ANESTHESIA:  ,Local with sedation.,SPECIMEN: , Scar with left breast mass.,DISPOSITION:  ,The patient tolerated the procedure well and transferred to the recover room in stable condition.,BRIEF HISTORY:  ,The patient is an 18-year-old female who presented to Dr. X's office.  The patient is status post left breast biopsy, which showed a fibrocystic disease with now a palpable mass just superior to the previous biopsy site.  The patient also has a hypertrophic scar.  Thus, the patient elected to undergo revision of the scar at the same time as an excision of the palpable mass.,INTRAOPERATIVE FINDINGS: , A hypertrophic scar was found and removed.  The cicatrix was removed in its entirety and once opening the wound, the area of tissue where the palpable mass was, was excised as well and sent to the lab.,PROCEDURE: , After informed consent, risks, and benefits of the procedure were explained to the patient and the patient's family, the patient was brought to the operating suite, prepped and draped in the normal sterile fashion.  Elliptical incision was made over the previous cicatrix.  The total length of the incision was 5.5 cm.  Removing the cicatrix in its entirety with a #15 blade Bard-Parker scalpel after anesthetizing with local solution with 0.25% Marcaine.  Next, the area of tissue just inferior to the palpable mass, where the palpable was removed with electro Bovie cautery.  Hemostasis was maintained.  Attention was next made to approximating the deep dermal layers.  An interrupted #4-0 Vicryl suture was used and then a running subcuticular Monocryl suture was used to approximate the skin edges.  Steri-Strips as well as bacitracin and sterile dressings were applied.  The patient tolerated the procedure well and was transferred to recovery in stable condition.
Breast Cancer Followup 
Medical specialty:  Hematology - Oncology
 A nurse with a history of breast cancer enrolled is clinical trial C40502.  Her previous treatments included Zometa, Faslodex, and Aromasin.  She was found to have disease progression first noted by rising tumor markers.

CHIEF COMPLAINT:,1.  Metastatic breast cancer.,2.  Enrolled is clinical trial C40502.,3.  Sinus pain.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , She is a very pleasant 59-year-old nurse with a history of breast cancer.  She was initially diagnosed in June 1994.  Her previous treatments included Zometa, Faslodex, and Aromasin.  She was found to have disease progression first noted by rising tumor markers.  PET/CT scan revealed metastatic disease and she was enrolled in clinical trial of CTSU/C40502.  She was randomized to the ixabepilone plus Avastin.  She experienced dose-limiting toxicity with the fourth cycle.  The Ixempra was skipped on day 1 and day 8.  She then had a dose reduction and has been tolerating treatment well with the exception of progressive neuropathy.  Early in the month she had concerned about possible perforated septum.  She was seen by ENT urgently.  She was found to have nasal septum intact.  She comes into clinic today for day eight Ixempra.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:  ,Zometa monthly, calcium with Vitamin D q.d., multivitamin q.d., Ambien 5 mg q.h.s., Pepcid AC 20 mg q.d., Effexor 112 mg q.d., Lyrica 100 mg at bedtime, Tylenol p.r.n., Ultram p.r.n., Mucinex one to two tablets b.i.d., Neosporin applied to the nasal mucosa b.i.d. nasal rinse daily.,ALLERGIES:  ,Compazine.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , The patient is comfort in knowing that she does not have a septal perforation.  She has progressive neuropathy and decreased sensation in her fingertips.  She makes many errors when keyboarding.  I would rate her neuropathy as grade 2.  She continues to have headaches respond to Ultram which she takes as needed.  She occasionally reports pain in her right upper quadrant as well as right sternum.  He denies any fevers, chills, or night sweats.  Her diarrhea has finally resolved and her bowels are back to normal.  The rest of her review of systems is negative.,PHYSICAL EXAM:,VITALS:
Biopsy - Cervical Lymph Node 
Medical specialty:  Hematology - Oncology
 Excisional biopsy of right cervical lymph node.

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Cervical lymphadenopathy.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:,  Cervical lymphadenopathy.,PROCEDURE: , Excisional biopsy of right cervical lymph node.,ANESTHESIA: , General endotracheal anesthesia.,SPECIMEN: , Right cervical lymph node.,EBL: , 10 cc.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,FINDINGS:,  Enlarged level 2 lymph node was identified and removed and sent for pathologic examination.,FLUIDS: , Please see anesthesia report.,URINE OUTPUT: , None recorded during the case.,INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE: , This is a 43-year-old female with a several-year history of persistent cervical lymphadenopathy.  She reports that it is painful to palpation on the right and has had multiple CT scans as well as an FNA which were all nondiagnostic.  After risks and benefits of surgery were discussed with the patient, an informed consent was obtained.  She was scheduled for an excisional biopsy of the right cervical lymph node.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: , The patient was taken to the operating room and placed in the supine position.  She was anesthetized with general endotracheal anesthesia.  The neck was then prepped and draped in the sterile fashion.  Again, noted on palpation there was an enlarged level 2 cervical lymph node.,A 3-cm horizontal incision was made over this lymph node.  Dissection was carried down until the sternocleidomastoid muscle was identified.  The enlarged lymph node that measured approximately 2 cm in diameter was identified and was removed and sent to Pathology for touch prep evaluation.  The area was then explored for any other enlarged lymph nodes.  None were identified, and hemostasis was achieved with electrocautery.  A quarter-inch Penrose drain was placed in the wound.,The wound was then irrigated and closed with 3-0 interrupted Vicryl sutures for a deep closure followed by a running 4-0 Prolene subcuticular suture.  Mastisol and Steri-Strip were placed over the incision, and sterile bandage was applied.  The patient tolerated this procedure well and was extubated without complications and transported to the recovery room in stable condition.  She will return to the office tomorrow in followup to have the Penrose drain removed.
BCCa Excision - Nasal Tip 
Medical specialty:  Hematology - Oncology
 Excision of nasal tip basal carcinoma, previous positive biopsy.

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Basal cell carcinoma, nasal tip, previous positive biopsy.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Basal cell carcinoma, nasal tip, previous positive biopsy.,OPERATION PERFORMED: , Excision of nasal tip basal carcinoma.  Total area of excision, approximately 1 cm to 12 mm frozen section x2, final margins clear.,INDICATION: , A 66-year-old female for excision of nasal basal cell carcinoma.  This area is to be excised accordingly and closed.  We had multiple discussions regarding types of closure.,SUMMARY: , The patient was brought to the OR in satisfactory condition and placed supine on the OR table.  Underwent general anesthesia along with Marcaine in the nasal tip areas for planned excision.  The area was injected, after sterile prep and drape, with Marcaine 0.25% with 1:200,000 adrenaline.,The specimen was sent to pathology.  Margins were still positive at the inferior 6 o'clock ***** margin and this was resubmitted accordingly.  Final margins were clear.,Closure consisted of undermining circumferentially.  Advancement closure with dog ear removal distally and proximally was accomplished without difficulty.  Closure with interrupted 5-0 Monocryl running 7-0 nylon followed by Xeroform gauze, light pressure dressing, and Steri-Strips.,The patient is discharged on minocycline and Darvocet-N 100.,NOTE:,  The 2.6 mm loupe magnification was utilized throughout the procedure.  No complications noted with excellent and all clear margins at the termination.  An advancement closure technique was utilized.
BCCa Excision - Canthus 
Medical specialty:  Hematology - Oncology
 Excision basal cell carcinoma, right medial canthus with frozen section, and reconstruction of defect with glabellar rotation flap.

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Basal cell carcinoma (0.8 cm diameter), right medial canthus.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Basal cell carcinoma (0.8 cm diameter), right medial canthus.,OPERATION: , Excision basal cell carcinoma (0.8 cm diameter), right medial canthus with frozen section, and reconstruction of defect (1.2 cm diameter) with glabellar rotation flap.,ANESTHESIA:,  Monitored anesthesia care.,JUSTIFICATION: , The patient is an 80-year-old white female with a biopsy-proven basal cell carcinoma of the right medial canthus.  She was scheduled for elective excision with frozen section under local anesthesia as an outpatient.,PROCEDURE: , With an intravenous infusing and under suitable premedication, the patient was placed supine on the operative table.  The face was prepped with pHisoHex draped.  The right medial canthal region and the glabellar region were anesthetized with 1% Xylocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine.,Under loupe magnification, the lesion was excised with 2 mm margins, oriented with sutures and submitted for frozen section pathology.  The report was "basal cell carcinoma with all margins free of tumor."  Hemostasis was controlled with the Bovie.  Excised lesion diameter was 1.2 cm.  The defect was closed by elevating a left laterally based rotation flap utilizing the glabellar skin.  The flap was elevated with a scalpel and Bovie, rotated into the defect without tension, ***** to the defect with scissors and inset in layer with interrupted 5-0 Vicryl for the dermis and running 5-0 Prolene for the skin.  Donor site was closed in V-Y fashion with similar suture technique.,The wounds were dressed with bacitracin ointment.  The patient was returned to the recovery room in satisfactory condition.  She tolerated the procedure satisfactorily, and then no complications.  Blood loss was essentially nil.