My wife had been a patient of Dr. John M. Truelson for 12-13 years, after she had been diagnosed with two cancers: colo-rectal and esophageal.
The first 8-9 years were fine. She would see Dr Truelson for her annual check-up after having completed her Radiation and Chemo Therapy treatments and been declared cancer free for 6+ years.
Because of the intensity of my Wife's throat radiation she had been unable to swallow and eat ever since the completion of the treatments.
During this time, she would see another Doctor, Dr. Burdick, who would perform monthly esophageal stretching's to help with her breathing and the "long shot" expectation that she would be able to swallow and eat again(rather than her daily Peg Tube feedings).
Last fall while performing a stretching, Dr Burdick discovered an infection in my wife's throat and said we should consult with Dr. Truelson to determine a course of action for a cure.
Dr Truelson examined my wife and scheduled a surgery in order to be able to take a culture and biopsy to determine the cause of the infection and how to get rid of it. He determined that it was Not Cancer
Based upon the results of the biopsy and culture, Dr Truelson recommended a two prong approach:
1. Antibiotics
2. 40 Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments
Dr Truelson referred us to the Infectious Diseases Department where my wife underwent an antibiotic program and once completed, Dr Truelson said we should start the Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments.
I asked Dr Truelson for a referral and he said "You'll have to find your own company and once you have, I'll send over a referral" WHAT???
I found a Company after hours on the Internet and numerous phone calls and we started the treatments is November 2020.
After two or three treatments, my wife was having some ear popping issues so I called Dr Truelson and explained the situation and his response " Well if you'll get the plastic tubing, I'll put them in your wife's ears". WHAT???
After a few more treatments the popping in her ears went away so we didn't have to inconvenience Dr Truelson to insert the plastic tubing!
After approximately 10-12 treatments my wife was experiencing a considerable amount of sputum and was going through a box of Kleenex and 1/2 can of Saline Solution EVERY DAY.
I called Dr Truelson to see how my wife could get some relief and his answer " There's nothing we can do and maybe I misdiagnosed Your wife and the cancer had returned" WHAT???
I talked with my wife and told her we should go see another ENT doctor and get a second opinion.
She didn't want to and just wanted to continue the treatments and hope for the best.
I continued to bring up getting a second opinion and finally after her 20th treatment on December 18, 2020, my wife agreed to get a second opinion.
The next day, December 19th, my beautiful wife of 47 tears passed away. read more