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Post Surgery Plan : Questions about chemo, cholesterol and more
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@emersonmoon, it sounds like your oncologist is open to taking things one step at a time to see how your husband's body responds to chemo and monitoring that he maintains his quality of life.
Regarding his cholesterol, have you heard about a specialty called cardio-oncology?
Mayo Clinic offers expertise in addressing heart problems (called cardio-oncology), potential or current issues. The Cardio-Oncology Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/cardio-oncology-clinic/overview/ovc-20442193) evaluates people prior to cancer treatment and patients who have experienced side effects due their treatment.
Have you discussed your concerns about his cholesterol levels with the oncologist and cardiologist?
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@colleenyoung He talked with one of the nurses at the clinic today but wasn’t able to talk with the doctor. I think at this point she just wants him to do the chemo before he misses the window where she feels it will be effective, so I guess we’re going to move ahead and hope for the best. I hope he can get at least two rounds in. We tried to get a consult at Mayo in Jacksonville but they don’t take his insurance. My husband’s oncologist here thought it would be good to talk with him but I’m not sure it would have changed the course of treatment. I think she’s trying to give him an option he can tolerate that will also hopefully be effective in a positive way.