1. If you haven't already, go to the Staging/ Treatment Plan module. Or click Add New for the Onc Staging module from the Summary page.
2. Select the DX (diagnosis) and Tumor Type (if required). Update the AJCC version, if necessary.
Note: Changing the AJCC version also changes the T, N, and M options in the Staging section.
3. Click Add New Primary.
4. Complete the Staging section.
5. Use the drop-down arrows to complete the Primary Tumor Markers section, as applicable.
6. Use the drop-down arrows to complete the Histology grade section. For breast tumors, the Inv Histology and DCIS Histology fields are multi-selection lists.
7. Complete sections for Other Characteristics and Comments, as applicable.
8. To input a recurrence, specify a Recurrence Date and Location. The Location field is also a multi-selection list. For each additional recurrence, click Add Recurrence.
9. Click Save. Or, if adding a treatment plan, click Add Treatment Plan to save the data and begin a treatment plan.
Note: If you clicked Save, a summary of your entries will display. If you want to edit the data, click the entry in the Tumor Type field.
10. If the tumor type is not already on the patient's problem list, the LMR prompts you to add it. Click OK, if appropriate.
11. If you want to save your work now, click Sign (F10). The LMR indicates the changes that will be saved. Type your key and click Sign.