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Seeking Support: First Mayo Appointment for Husband's Cancer
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Feb 22 7:08am | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
That's great information, thank you! It's very helpful to know that the hotels are typically flexible with Mayo's schedule changes. We'll definitely mention at check-in that we're there for Mayo Clinic appointments. The tips about the connected hotels and the parking options are also much appreciated.
My husband is struggling quite a bit with anxiety right now, especially regarding the wait to begin treatment so we're hopeful to get a sense of what the typical timeline (knowing everyone’s case is different) is at Mayo. From your experience, have you found that treatment at Mayo typically starts *immediately* after they present the treatment options, making it best to book more than just a few days in Rochester? Or is typically there often a period of time *before* treatment begins, allowing for a return home and then a trip back to Rochester? We're trying to gauge how long we should plan to be away. Thanks again for the helpful advice.
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My surgery was scheduled for two weeks following my initial big team appointment. So I went home and had time to prepare. I read all the info they gave me. Set up my power recliner. As I suspected I was more comfortable sleeping more upright. Ate all my favorite crunchy foods that I knew I couldn't eat after surgery. I wasn't sure if I would be able to talk right after surgery so I bought a small wipe off board to take along. But they gave me one at St. Mary's hospital. I also downloaded some free speaking software to my tablet and laptop just in case. By the second day I could speak just fine but you may wanna ask them about your timeline. My cancer was on the underside of my tongue and about 1/3 of my tongue was replaced.
I can't say enough about the nurses. Each and every one was wonderful. They don't just take care of you, they care FOR you.
I also made some little cards to have only bedside table that said "Thank you, I'm in pain, toilet". Just so I could show the card and not have to write it every time.
I had a private room. I'm not sure if they all are or not. Hotels and restaurants are across the street.