Parotid Tumor Podcast
Parotid Tumor Podcast strives to reduce the fear, anxiety, and stress levels of patients, who have been diagnosed with parotid tumors, by providing them with information, resources, and support. The episodes will be hosted by Heidi Semann, a fellow parotid patient, and the Executive Director of Parotid Patient Project. Heidi’s personal experiences led her to become a passionate advocate for parotid patients and led her to create the nonprofit organization Parotid Patient Project, which is dedicated to educating and supporting patients and raising funds for much needed medical research. Heidi will interview medical professionals about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of parotid tumors to help provide patients with the information that they need to make informed decisions about their medical care. Patient questions will also be answered during the episodes, which can be submitted to podcast@parotidpatientproject.org; or submitted to us through our Facebook and Twitter accounts. If you feel lost, alone, and overwhelmed by this diagnosis, this podcast is for you. You are not alone. Parotid Tumor Podcast is focused on the well-being of parotid patients as we help them navigate all aspects of this journey. This podcast is an incredible opportunity to bring patients, doctors, and researchers together to help make a difference in the diagnosis and treatment of parotid tumors. Hit subscribe and join our parotid tumor community! ****Legal Disclaimer: Parotid Patient Project does not provide medical or healthcare advice on this site or in our podcast. For advice regarding any medical questions, please consult your physician or other qualified health care provider.
Episodes
11 episodes
Incisions
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 ab...
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Episode 11
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1:25:34
Parotid Patient Q&A
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 o...
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Episode 10
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1:25:03
Patient-Centered Parotid Tumor Research Project
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 ofte...
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Episode 9
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48:52
Parotid Patient Q & A
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 proc...
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Episode 8
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55:48
Parotid Tumor Pathology
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 patholo...
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Episode 7
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1:11:55
General Anesthesia
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...
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Episode 6
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55:26
Parotid Surgery, Part 2
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 o...
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Episode 5
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57:58
Parotid Surgery, Part 1
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 ...
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Episode 4
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50:30
Medical Statistics and Potential Causes of Parotid Tumors
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 ...
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Episode 3
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42:52
Diagnostic Tests for Parotid Tumors
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,...
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Episode 2
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42:05
Parotid Tumor Basics, What To Do When Newly Diagnosed, and COVID-19 Considerations
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.Patien...
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Episode 1
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42:51