Physicians’ Referral Guide for the referral of Musculoskeletal Tumors
Please contact our referral concierge, Cathie Passero, RN at our Fairfax Office who can assist your patient throughout the process, including gathering old records, imaging studies and pathology slides, if needed.
Adults and Children with any of the following:
Enlarging mass in the extremities
X-ray showing bone lucency
MRI reading with possible bone or soft tissue tumor
Persistent, unexplained musculoskeletal pain and any X-ray abnormaltiy
If yes, these steps are recommended before referral:
For bone lesions: X-ray
For soft tissue lesions: MRI with IV contrast
No biopsy
Cancer patients with any of the following:
Destructive bone metastases, especially near the hip
Fracture
If yes, these steps are recommended before referral: