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Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 349 Likes: 2 | Can you get a 2nd and or 3rd opinion from a world class doctor who specializes in this field. Who is your insurance. Where do you live?
Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.
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Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 72 | I'm the same. I take mine when I first get up each day which is similar times but not regimented. So the first thing could vary by an hour or two. The important thing is to take it on an empty stomach and not with food, which will counteract its effectiveness. Thirty minutes before eating will give it time to get into your system. This is all important because as a hormone, it is impacting many things your body will do throughout the day. keeping it at a stable level is the key.
Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
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StephenS | | | | | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 34 Likes: 2 "OCF Canuck" Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | "OCF Canuck" Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 34 Likes: 2 | Greetings & Happy New Year,
My apologies for taking this long to update, but here it is...
My 2nd ultrasound ( a much longer session, using seemingly more sophisticated equipment ), was required by the vascular surgeon I consulted.
He said my L CA was <50% occluded, however, farther downstream, where the artery bifurcates and a smaller artery branches off to feed the face, there was > 50% occlusion showing in the smaller artery. He wasn't too concerned with the plaque buildup there.
He recommended I get scanned annually going forward and that I will do.
No other issues thus far.
Regards,
Dan
Stage 3 HPV-16 Tonsilar Tumour with extension to 1 lymph node
Currently prepping for Treatment, which is starting Sept. 5th 2017
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Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 9 Likes: 1 | I have recently had a carotid endarterectomy on my left side in the past three months resulting in 2 moderate strokes post surgery in the hospital. Now my follow-up ultrasound 3 months later shows a problem with the velocity of the blood in the surgery area indicating a blockage. I am wondering about a second opinion about how to treat this. Does anyone have any recommendations on what vascular doctor I should see in the California area? Specifically in Southern California. Thank you!
Diane | | | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 50 Likes: 5 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 50 Likes: 5 | For what it's worth, I was diagnosed similarly about 5 years ago.
DX SCC T3N1M0 R BOT 10/04 135lbs
TX Hemi-Gloss 11/04
MET Neck 12/04
TX 01/05 G-Tube,PortCath,6wks chem+6wks chem& IMRT,Max dose
06/05 RND,42 nodes 1 bad,All clear 120lbs
DX femoral hernia 09/09,repair 10/09 94lbs
HBO 11-12/10
11/10 All teeth out,05/11 dentures
DX hypothyroid,04/13
DX inguinal hernia,repair,04/15 127lbs
DX cachexia (CACS),03/16 98lbs
DX EPI, TX PERT,10/18 115lbs
DX RFS,11/18
DX iron anemia,02/19 118lbs
DX calcified atheroma carotid
DX Stercoral Colitis
DX Hepatic Encephalopathy
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