Following up the Medical Receptionist post

This morning I was finally able to get through to my GP’s office, and I spoke with the woman who had left the cryptic message on my home answering machine. I was gentle but firm in letting her know the consternation which that sort of the call can trigger. She won’t be doing it again, hopefully. She also agreed to re-order the contact numbers in my file so that my cell phone gets called before the house phone.I also asked her to tell me which damned test the doctor wanted to discuss, and she told me that it was, indeed, … Continue reading Following up the Medical Receptionist post

And the results are in…

After a brief conversation this morning with Dr. Williams, my oncological surgeon, I can tell you that the Neck and Chest CT scan is NOT showing anything that one should be worried about. There is some decrease in secretion at the top of the esophagus, but Dr. Williams’ visual exam (with that damned scope thingee) showed nothing. The radiologist did point out a tiny granuloma, but indicated that it was likely age related, and not linked to the cancer, or anything else worth being concerned about.Dr. Williams did ask about the cough that started this round of scans: is it … Continue reading And the results are in…