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Is it better to do DART Radiation after TORS Surgery or just Follow Up
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@rebgen
Yes very helpful. I, too, am a patient at Mayo Rochester. In 2024 I was diagnosed with a tumor on the bifurcation of my carotid artery. My team unanimously said, "benign" as an educated guess (& they were right) but the endocrinologist felt there were too many symptoms for a small benign tumor so ordered full body CT. Found 2 tumors on my left kidney. They removed the tumors Oct 2024 (I put the neck tumor on back burner of course). 9 mos after that, they removed the neck tumor successfully. They also took a lymph node. ENT recommended thyroid testing and biopsy with multiple nodules Found on thyroid. So far, benign.
I go every 6 mos for kidney checks (rt kidney now has 'suspicious neoplasm') & now once yr for thyroid check.
So, I have drs on my team from urology, endocrinology, HNC (head & neck cancer). They are all top-notch; SAINTS. So grateful for them all.
Wishing you the very best in your healing.
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@gangcarotid1
I'm sorry you've endured all of that, but I'm so thankful they discovered the kidney tumors early and dealt with them. As you know, those are silent and discovered way too late in many instances. I'm so happy to hear your other tumors were identified as benign. Unfortunately the surgery to remove them isn't always as benign. So glad to hear you're doing well!
Having access to such competent and compassionate medical care is something I am incredibly humbled and grateful for every day! All the best to you and thanks for sharing your story!