 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,019 | Marieka, That's great news. And I don't see what the heck is wrong in making contact with someone that can help you with a second opinion through a family connection. Like you said, if he doesn't want to operate on a family member he could always refer you to a colleague. Good for you - I am sure you are very relieved!
Nelie
Last edited by Nelie; 06-07-2008 04:30 AM.
SCC(T2N0M0) part.glossectomy & neck dissect 2/9/05 & 2/25/05.33 IMRT(66 Gy),2 Cisplatin ended 06/03/05.Stage I breast cancer treated 2/05-11/05.Surgery to remove esophageal stricture 07/06, still having dilatations to keep esophagus open.Dysphagia. "When you're going through hell, keep going"
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