OP Senior Member (100+ posts) Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 118 Likes: 1 | No big deal. I will check with my PCP on my next visit, but it was a relief to hear that three of my cancer team doctors are not concerned with my 40% blockage, since there are no problems in my other carotid arteries. As Tammy stated, "Usually no treatment is required unless the blockage is about 80%." I have my cholesterol and triglycerides checked and have never had out of range readings, and my RO thought that the 2005 XRT "may be" the cause for this stenosis. No specialist required.
Paul, I think it is wise on your part to see a cardiovascular specialist since you are now down one carotid artery and do have arteriosclerosis elsewhere.
Be well. Zenda 12/04 SCC Tonsil, Stage IV T3N2BM0. Mod RND, resect right oropharynx, free-flap, resect right tongue base. Erbitux,Docetaxel,RT X 33. 6/08 Mets lung, hilar lymph node:Carboplatin, Docetaxel. 2010 2nd clinical trial:lung clear, node stable. ORN,trismus,dysphagia. 8-10/2012 cryoablation,brachytherapy,cyberknife to lymph node. 12/12 NED. 6/13 Mets RLL lung: 8/13 cyberknife. 11/13 NED.
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