Parotid Patient Project

Hello Parotid Community! The latest Parotid Tumor Podcast episode that discusses a variety of topics on incisions is ready for your listening enjoyment! You can find the time stamp for the topics in the show notes or chapter markers section of the podcast.

We hope this information helps answer some questions and concerns about the type of incision that is used, closure of incisions, post-operative incision care, side effects related to incisions, scar revision, and much more.

Happy Listening!

Incisions - Parotid Tumor Podcast 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 about...

Volunteers needed in a study on patient-centered outcomes after parotid surgery

Mayo Clinic researchers are seeking volunteers who have had a “parotidectomy” – a surgery to remove part or all of the parotid gland – to participate in a survey research study. The purpose of the study is to better understand the experiences of patients who have gone through parotid surgery with respect to their surgical outcomes, quality of life, mental health, and social well-being. For more information, or to access the survey, please visit:
https://mayocl.in/3MKGUgn
or contact our study research coordinator, Amy Tuchscherer, at [email protected]

A great way to educate yourself and to become your own best advocate is by learning through questions that have been asked by fellow parotid patients. Listen to our latest podcast episode where Dr. Eric J. Moore, Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota answers questions from the parotid community!

Parotid Patient Q&A - Parotid Tumor Podcast 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 own ...