Late effects. Carotid artery warning.

Yes please do it’s something Dani and I have spoken about often over these last 6 years. Talking with an oncologist in the uk that I’m helping on a research project in  thhevUSA it’s done almost annually  but as we know that private health care. Just be aware..

Whilst we’re talking about late onset side effects a reminder to everyone once you are a year out of treatment annual bloods for thyroid issues. You need your TSH and T4 bloods. Inmake a note if mine so there a record they are both slightly changing but nothing detrimentally. 

hugs Hazel 

Hi Dani. Sorry to hear about the issue with your carotid arteries. An unfortunate side effect for you. I haven't had mine checked but now I know next visit with my G.P. I will discuss with her and get it checked out. I am lucky up until now (fingers crossed) that I have not had any long term side effects so hope that continues. The side effects from the radiotherapy and the ops is enough. It is now 6 years since my last radiotherapy and I don't know if having 2 lots makes me more susceptible to side effects. I have had discussions with my surgeon about this and some possible long term side effects so am fore warned to a degree.  I am looking on the bright side and hoping that none occur but what will be will be so no point in spending time worrying about it. Hope you get a good result from your G.P. and he can put you on some effective treatment to overcome the issue. 

Hugs

Lyn

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Sophie66 said:

Hope you get a good result from your G.P. and he can put you on some effective treatment to overcome the issu

Thanks Lyn. Scan is already being organised for the week after we move house. At the end if the month. Hopefully meds will keep me stable. 

I was quite unaware of this late effect, a quick look at the stats is quite an eye opener, I have an outpatient oncology related appointment with audiology shortly (tinnitus), I intend to broach the subject with the audiologist during the appointment.