 Before beginning treatment, you will have a complete physical exam. You will also have routine blood about 4 teaspoons and urine tests, a chest x-ray or CT scan, and an electrocardiogram ECG - test to measure the electrical activity of the heart. You will have a dental exam performed by a dentist. Women who are able to have children must have a negative pregnancy test blood or urine. You will also have either a CT scan or a MRI to measure your disease. You may have a bone scan andor CT scans of your abdomen and chest if your doctor thinks it is necessary for your care. 