 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Who called for the second opinion, you or your doctor? Maybe he can get you in sooner. Do they know how large and agressive this is? Since he's Hopkins trained, does he have any connection that might be able to get you an appointment within a few days. If that doesn't work, can he fax your records and get second opinion over phone within a few days? If, not I wouldn't delay since it is so large.
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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