 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Scott,
In the FAQ section of the forum, there is a dictionary of common terms. I suggest you print it off and give it to your sister after familiarizing yourself with them.
I would also suggest, if you can, go to the doctors appointments with you BIL. Another set of ears is always good. If this is not possible, have your sister tape the conversation so you listen to it later, then help them prepare questions. Most drs will not object.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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