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OT Docs please advise
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:14 pm
I have an elderly client. He seems to have very little help from his daughter who is out of state. here is the situation...
-recently diagnosed with Angiosarcoma (middle of forehead}
-VA diagnosed it and has referred him to an ENT 3 weeks out
**he is not limited to going to the VA
My questions are ...
1. why an ENT and not an oncologist?
2. With this being an aggressive form of cancer, should he be concerned about not even seeing someone for 3 and a half weeks?
My client is panicking a bit and I've been making some phone calls. Figured I would check in with OT
-recently diagnosed with Angiosarcoma (middle of forehead}
-VA diagnosed it and has referred him to an ENT 3 weeks out
**he is not limited to going to the VA
My questions are ...
1. why an ENT and not an oncologist?
2. With this being an aggressive form of cancer, should he be concerned about not even seeing someone for 3 and a half weeks?
My client is panicking a bit and I've been making some phone calls. Figured I would check in with OT
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Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:15 pm to The Goat
PIIHB
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:16 pm to The Goat
Are you a massage therapist?
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:18 pm to OysterPoBoy
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Are you a licensed massage therapist?
FIFY
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:20 pm to The Goat
quote:
I have an elderly client. He seems to have very little help from his daughter who is out of state. here is the situation...
-recently diagnosed with Angiosarcoma (middle of forehead}
-VA diagnosed it and has referred him to an ENT 3 weeks out
**he is not limited to going to the VA
My questions are ...
1. why an ENT and not an oncologist?
2. With this being an aggressive form of cancer, should he be concerned about not even seeing someone for 3 and a half weeks?
My client is panicking a bit and I've been making some phone calls. Figured I would check in with OT
you've come to the right place.
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:22 pm to The Goat
As you can see, you've come to the right place.
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:25 pm to Snipe
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As you can see, you've come to the right place.
ya never know. I've called a couple clinics on his behalf. Waiting to hear back. Just feel bad for the old dude. The guy sounds scared and alone.
And a reminder to the comedians, this guy fought for your freedom and is now getting jerked around in his time of need.
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:28 pm to chryso
So….you need a license to massage but not to vote 
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:29 pm to The Goat
Comedians and veterans are not mutually exclusive.
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:31 pm to The Goat
Can he make an appointment with an oncologist?
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:31 pm to The Goat
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this guy fought for your freedom and is now getting jerked around in his time of need.
I feel bad for him but don't try to play on sympathies like a bitch.
He likely needs to see an internist (Internal Medicine doc) first and let them put it all together to find the next step.
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:32 pm to The Goat
Probably need to go on the health/fitness board
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:38 pm to Landmass
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like a bitch.
you sound like a pretty tough douchebag. Where is your nearest Sonic located, you little count?
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:41 pm to xBirdx
That's an aggressive cancer and needs treatment ASAP.
Which side of the skull is it located?
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:46 pm to Nawlens Gator
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Which side of the skull is it located?
between the eyebrows
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:47 pm to The Goat
ENT and oncology will collaborate.
Posted on 4/8/25 at 4:04 pm to The Goat
The ENT will surgically remove the sarcoma, the surrounding tissue, and regional lymph nodes. ENTs are surgically trained for these procedures.
The specimens are sent to a pathologist to determine if the resected edges are clean and if the regional lymph nodes are clean of cancer cells.
A radiologist will probably do PET scan to determine distal metastasis.
Then the oncologist will take all the information to stage the cancer. Based on the staging, a treatment plan can be developed.
It's a cascade on medical professionals, you can't just skip directly to an oncologist
The specimens are sent to a pathologist to determine if the resected edges are clean and if the regional lymph nodes are clean of cancer cells.
A radiologist will probably do PET scan to determine distal metastasis.
Then the oncologist will take all the information to stage the cancer. Based on the staging, a treatment plan can be developed.
It's a cascade on medical professionals, you can't just skip directly to an oncologist
Posted on 4/8/25 at 4:16 pm to Lokistale
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It's a cascade on medical professionals, you can't just skip directly to an oncologist
Thanks for the knowledge, Baw!
Posted on 4/8/25 at 5:32 pm to Landmass
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I feel bad for him but don't try to play on sympathies like a bitch.
How was he acting like your mom?
Posted on 4/8/25 at 5:39 pm to The Goat
ENT is the surgeon for biopsies and any surgery, if he is surgical candidate…oncologist will manage the medical treatment from there
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