I read about it, but I don't know. All that was mentioned was removal of the carotid for radiation, and microscopic cancer involvement. Most of my conversation was in post op, and was then transferred to another hospital. These doctors are the best in nyc, so whatever can be done, will be, and going with their suggestion. The carotid occlusion test showed I was low risk, which cuts the risks significantly, and as mentioned, I don't know if prior radiation, the radiation during this surgery has an effect on that or anything else or plan for additional radiation with the carotid removal in the future. Unfortionally, there are not many studies, trials done with this

Thanks Don

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