 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 | Lowanne and Jack,
I am sorry to hear of your news. I would suggest a second opinion always if it is possible. MD Anderson has a process of doctors speaking with doctors to determine best course of treatment and it is usually done quickly. Ask your doctor about it and call MD Anderson to ask about it. It could give you peace of mind and save the time and expense of travel for you. I am hoping and praying God will provide the wisdom and guidance to the entire medical team to provide the best possible treatment plan for Jack.
God Bless,
Ed
SCC Stage IV, BOT, T2N2bM0
Cisplatin/5FU x 3, 40 days radiation
Diagnosis 07/21/03 tx completed 10/08/03
Post Radiation Lower Motor Neuron Syndrome 3/08.
Cervical Spinal Stenosis 01/11
Cervical Myelitis 09/12
Thoracic Paraplegia 10/12
Dysautonomia 11/12
Hospice care 09/12-01/13.
COPD 01/14
Intermittent CHF 6/15
Feeding tube NPO 03/16
VFI 12/2016
ORN 12/2017
Cardiac Event 06/2018
Bilateral VFI 01/2021
Thoracotomy Bilobectomy 01/2022
Bilateral VFI 05/2022
Total Laryngectomy 01/2023
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