What tests should I have before breast cancer surgery?

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  1. Dr. Preya Ananthakrishnan
     
    Dr. Preya Ananthakrishnan of Columbia University Department of Surgery answered:

    Your surgeon may order blood tests, an electrocardiogram and/or a chest x-ray in the days or weeks prior to your surgery. In addition, your doctor or nurse practitioner/physicians assistant will perform a physical examination to check your baseline health. 

    Your surgeon may order blood tests, an electrocardiogram and/or a chest x-ray in the days or weeks prior to your surgery. In addition, your doctor or nurse practitioner/physicians assistant will perform a physical examination to check your baseline... More