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Parotid gland tumor. Will need surgery. Your experience at Mayo?
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@sue thank you so much. My Momma is a silent sufferer which makes it harder not knowing what she is thinking or feeling & Im most definitely sure she would object to “driving” to far for treatment but I can not take no for an answer this time. I am trying to keep my faith & hope but then I get that sick feeling in my stomach. The dread. The fear of the unknown is suffocating. I’ve started the process online with a Mayo Clinic appointment but did not have her insurance information but I’ll get it. I’m going to jot down your question suggestions for me so I’m better prepared for tomorrow. I mean them no disrespect but I do believe in 2nd opinions. I’m trying to educate myself like my life depends upon it because I feel like it does.
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Dr Eric Moore (ENT) & Dr Michael Link (neurosurgeon) removed a tumor from my carotid artery July 2025. Often there is damage to the plethora of nerves causing facial drooping, etc. Not in my case...they are as expert as they come! Dr. Moore also removed a large lymph node at the same time. Since then he's recommended checking out my thyroid; I had a biopsy of calcified largest nodule 2 weeks ago. Carotid tumor, lymph node, thyroid nodule have all been benign, but Mayo recommends I have thyroid checked annually since I have multiple nodules. I fly to my appointments, as it is a 3-day drive to get there. My husband and I will keep going there for these checkups, as I was repeatedly told, "no problems" at home. One home ENT even mentioned biopsy of the carotid tumor, which can actually cause coma and death! If you don't have your health and advocate strongly for yourself, you have nothing. Keep pushing for your Mama. A visit to see Dr Moore would be more than well worth it. Those people are SAINTS. Best of everything to you and your mom!