Parotid Tumor Basics and What To Do When Newly Diagnosed

It is often a scary and stressful time when you are first diagnosed with a parotid tumor. There is nobody who understands how you feel better than your Host, Heidi Semann; a fellow parotid patient who has been through this process.

Patients are overwhelmed by information and medical terms that they often don’t understand, which makes this process even more difficult.

One of the things that helped Heidi get through this process was being provided current, trusted, and accurate information by her surgeon, Dr. Eric J. Moore, Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.

In this episode, Dr. Moore joins Heidi to discuss parotid tumor basics; what to expect when you are newly diagnosed; how to select a surgeon; and COVID-19 considerations when receiving medical care.

Listen in to this informative episode.

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

·        Understanding the medical terms 

·        Understanding differences between a parotid mass, lesion, cyst, tumor, 
          and lymph node 

·        Common symptoms of a parotid tumor

·        Diagnostic tests

·        Tips for selecting a surgeon

·        Telehealth consultations

·        COVID-19 considerations and patient appointments

Memorable Quotes from the Episode:

“I want you to remember this, it is going to be okay. Even if it does not feel that way right now.”

“A tumor is attached to a living human being, and that’s going to influence the disease course a lot.”

“At the end of the day, trust your parotid tumor to someone who really concentrates in parotid gland treatment because it is not a real common disease.”

“The physician patient contract is founded on the principle that there’s trust. And also there’s a like vision with shared information.”

“The medical institutions are extremely cautious and thoughtful about transmission of COVID-19.”

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As always, know that you are not alone in this journey.