All About Enucleation

25/03/2024 20 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6
All About Enucleation

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Episode Synopsis

What is involved in enucleation surgery? What is it like to have a prosthesis? What are the situations where I might need to consider having an enucleation? Learn more about how ocular oncologists decide to recommend enucleation both at the time of diagnosis, and after your treatment for ocular melanoma.  Welcome to Finding Your Way with Ocular Melanoma, a guide to understanding everything there is to know about your experience with this rare cancer. Learn through the lens of my knowledge and clinical experience as a physician expert and passionate patient advocate. The more you know about ocular melanoma, the better you will do, and the better you will live. Let's go! The content shared on the Finding Your Way with Ocular Melanoma podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information provided must not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. As a listener, you are responsible for your own health-related decisions and must consider consulting with a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.  Tara McCannel MD PhD is a an ocular oncologist, vitreoretinal surgeon and co-founder of Seyhart Wellness. She is also the host of the Mind Body MD podcast where she shares her passion for holistic health and wellness.

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