Parotid Tumor Podcast

There are many aspects of parotid surgery that concern patients, and one of the primary concerns is the incision used during parotid surgery. The treatment is on a highly visible area of the body-the face- and can lead some patients to worry about what the resulting scar may look like after surgery.  In this episode, Dr. Eric J. Moore ; Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ma...

It is parotid patient question and answer day at Parotid Tumor Podcast! Patients often share the same worries, concerns, and experiences as they navigate this diagnosis and treatment process. A great way to educate yourself and to become your own best advocate is by learning through questions that have been asked by fellow parotid patients.   In this episode, Dr. Eric J. Moore ; Chair, Department...

The day we have all been waiting for has finally arrived! A patient-centered research project at the Mayo Clinic that was funded by Parotid Patient Project is being released. As patients, we often wonder why we don’t have more answers about parotid tumors, why our medical teams often don’t understand what we go through during this process, why more advanced treatment options are not available, and...

It is parotid patient question and answer day at Parotid Tumor Podcast! Patients often share the same worries, concerns, and experiences as they navigate this diagnosis and treatment. Patients also have many of the same questions about the process, and the future diagnosis and treatment possibilities.   In this episode, Dr. Eric J. Moore ; Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery,...

The pathology of a parotid tumor is a critical component in determining the proper diagnosis, treatment, and management of parotid tumors. Patients rarely get the opportunity to learn about all the work that goes on behind the scenes by pathologists as they try to properly identify and classify parotid tumors.  In this episode, Dr. Joaquin Garcia , a Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Patholog...

Many patients have questions or concerns about general anesthesia. Understanding the process and learning about all the safety measures in place to protect patients can help alleviate some of the anxiety and fear experienced by patients as they prepare for surgery.  In this episode,  Dr. Paul Warner from the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minne...

There are many elements of the surgical plan that patients must discuss with their surgeons. The goals for surgery are to completely remove the tumor, take steps to ensure that it does not spread or return, and to minimize the surgical impact on the patient.  Due to the location of the parotid gland, the surgery is performed on a highly visible area. This concerns many patients who wonder what the...

The primary treatment for both benign and malignant tumors is surgery. The one thing that the vast majority of parotid patients have in common is the fear and anxiety that they feel before surgery.  The waiting and worrying before surgery is often the worst part of the process.  In this episode, Dr. Eric J. Moore ; Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic; Rochester,...

After patients get over the initial shock of learning about their parotid tumor diagnosis, they often wonder what causes these tumors to develop, and how common it is to have a parotid tumor.   In this episode, we will be discussing parotid tumor medical statistics, and the potential causes of these tumors with Dr. Kerry D. Olsen ; a parotid tumor expert with over 40 years of experience.  Dr. Olse...

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...

At some point in your parotid tumor journey, you will need to go through diagnostic testing. This process can be very confusing, and patients often don’t understand why certain diagnostic tests are being performed.   In this episode, Dr. Eric J. Moore , Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota will join us on the show to help us understand the di...