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Pre-Treatment Options => Pre-Treatment Options => Topic started by: CS on July 29, 2014, 12:17:04 pm

Title: Travel to get a treatment done
Post by: CS on July 29, 2014, 12:17:04 pm

Hi everyone,

If I have to travel to out of the state to get a treatment done, how can I follow-up with doctor and if I have any problem after the treatment?

Title: Re: Travel to get a treatment done
Post by: arizonajack on July 29, 2014, 08:51:15 pm

Phone and email.

After you've received treatment you can get your periodic MRIs where you live and just have the results sent to your "away" doctor for review.

Title: Re: Travel to get a treatment done
Post by: CS on August 01, 2014, 11:10:57 am

hi Arizonajack,

Thanks for the info!

I was wondering that if I get any treatment done and any problem occurs later, how can I take care of...

Title: Re: Travel to get a treatment done
Post by: CHD63 on August 01, 2014, 04:21:22 pm

Hi CS .....

I appreciate your concern about follow-up treatment if any problem occurs.  Because ANs are relatively rare, many AN patients must travel a distance for treatment by experienced physicians.  Whether out of state or not, it naturally is a concern.

If it helps any ..... if you have surgery, most surgeons require their patients to stay in the area for at least 10 days post-op, during which time most issues occur if they are going to (this is also exceedingly rare).

I went out of state for both of my surgeries.  The second one, I flew across the country.  I asked this very question before I went.  The answer was "We do not see many problems occurring past the 10 day mark and if you should happen to, call us and we will refer you to a doctor in your area to see you."  I did not have any problems.

Choosing a highly experienced treating physician greatly minimizes the chance of post-op problems.

Hope that helps.  Many thoughts and prayers.

Clarice

Title: Re: Travel to get a treatment done
Post by: CS on August 04, 2014, 11:50:44 am

Hi Clarice,

Thank you for advice-

I always admire your graceful responses to everyone and am sure that you've encouraged and comforted many. :)  It's very helpful to hear and get advice from someone who has experienced.
I am blessed that I was able to see very good and experienced surgeons and radiation oncologists and got their consultations. Narrowed down to two surgeons with two approaches.