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Are there a lot of aftercare visits after an Esophagectomy?

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Mar 25 8:45pm | Replies (13)
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@patden

Has anyone had their surgery at Rochester? I am curious, how many after your surgery did you have to go back to Mayo in Rochester? And who does you aftercare? Do you have to go back to a Mayo doctor or can your local doctor/oncologist handle you care after the surgery? I am in my mid 70s and live 100 miles away from Rochester.

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wputney | @wputney | Mar 16 4:10pm

I'm curious also. I have appointments in Rochester on April 8th. Esophagectomy planned for the 9th. I've had 4 Chemo treatments. I HATE the Neuropathy but some THC edibles do help a lot!

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lionsfan | @lionsfan | Mar 17 10:01am

I had immunotherapy after my esophogectomy and it is being delivered by my local oncologist. I still have consultation from Mayo however. The only restriction I had is that Mayo wanted my local oncologist to provide specific care (i.e. hydration, medications, etc.) for any immunotherapy related side effects. So Mayo understands you may need to get local in conjunction with their care. They also are still available as needed for care and expertise.

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