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Is It Advisable To Postpone The Surgery For Tumor On Parotid Gland
Hi,
My Father visited Dr. Pranay Gaikwad for a tumour on his parotid gland and was advised to get it operated on May 18th or 20th, 2011.
But recently my mother has developed acute heart problem and is suffering from chest pain and has been advised complete bed rest by a doctor in Kolkata. Just wanted to query if it is possible to postpone the date of my father's operation
My Father visited Dr. Pranay Gaikwad for a tumour on his parotid gland and was advised to get it operated on May 18th or 20th, 2011.
But recently my mother has developed acute heart problem and is suffering from chest pain and has been advised complete bed rest by a doctor in Kolkata. Just wanted to query if it is possible to postpone the date of my father's operation
Fri, 9 Oct 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your father has parotid tumor and you need to postpone the date.
It depends on type of tumour. If it is benign tumour like pleomorphic adenoma or warthin tumour or some benign tumour then you can postpone the surgery. There is no harm in that. It is not an urgent condition. But if he has some cancerous tumour then urgent surgery is required. Otherwise cancer can spread. So you should take decision accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your father has parotid tumor and you need to postpone the date.
It depends on type of tumour. If it is benign tumour like pleomorphic adenoma or warthin tumour or some benign tumour then you can postpone the surgery. There is no harm in that. It is not an urgent condition. But if he has some cancerous tumour then urgent surgery is required. Otherwise cancer can spread. So you should take decision accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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