Hi, I want to make sure that I get the best medical care possible, so I just wondered if there is some check list of things, including signs of cancers, that should be monitored/checked in a 'standard' HIV+ person (I'm 30 years old, on combination therapy and otherwise in good health). Obviously, I my doctor takes the standard blood tests (viral load using very sensitive tests ('undectable' is below 20 copies), CD4 counts and percentages, lipid levels etc. etc.), but is there any other tests/examinations that you would consider part of (very) good medical care? Thanks in advance.

There is no univeral accepted check lists for good medical care, but various health agencies have published their own versions. You don't state your sex-- recommendations vary according to the sex. Here are just some thought. This just represents a start.

CD4 and viral load

Lipid studies (triglyceride and cholesterol), glucose, liver and kidney function tests

Hepatitis A, B, and C status-- (if you were to be Hepatitis A or B negative, then vaccination would be recommended)

Check stool for blood

Pelvic examination (female) including PAP smear; Anal PAP smear for men

Routine immunization (Tetanus/Deptheria)

Tuberculosis testing (PPD testing)

Toxoplasmsis status

Discussion about mental health

Discussion about seat belts, smoking, alcohol, recreational drugs

Depending upon age Mammograms and Colonoscopy