Possible Aspergilloma to require surgery

Posted by reneecbeard @reneecbeard, Jan 14, 2022

Does anyone have a pulmonologist and/or thoracic surgeon they recommend at Mayo Rochester? I have an appt with Dr. Hoskote on 2.7. (Before I asked to move up my appt, I had one with Dr. Limper on 2.28).

I'm taking anti-fungal meds to prevent spread and HOPE it will shrink the 7CM mass in upper left lobe. I'm very nervous/anxious/all the things and don't know how to really feel comfortable with any doctor - outside of recommendations and of course I have been trying to find reviews and things, but they only share so much.

Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

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Nancy C | @nac1 | Jan 18, 2022

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Thank you Sue! I I am doing well for now. Will see what the future brings.

Nancy C | @nac1 | Jan 19, 2022

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They are the three antibiotics recommended to take for 12 to 18 months to "cure" MAC or NTM. Read more on this site, especially from a mentor, to learn more. I have learned a lot from Mentor Sue and others who have posted. You look young and being active really helps me. I hope you have a good Pulmonoligist and Infectious Disease Doctor.