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December 4, 2020 by Kristin Eckland

Greetings from Colombia

December 2020

What a difference a year makes!

In December 2019, we were in the midst of one of our group medical trips.  It was hectic, but fun.  All of our clients had a good time – and the trip was a success.

Then, came Covid-19, and all of us were forever changed.  Our documentary was put on hold, along with all of our upcoming scheduled group trips – and American Physicians Network, like so many other small businesses, struggled to survive.

We worried about our clients, and future clients – and what they were going thru, as the bottom fell out.  We worried about our doctors, scattered across six countries.  We didn’t know that our hometown of Memphis, Tennessee would end up being more dangerous than most of our destinations.

As international flight restrictions eased, I took one of the first flights to our regional office here in Colombia.  I stepped off the plane to feel safer than I had in months.   Covid still exists in Colombia, but it isn’t raging out of control.  Masking policies are universally followed, (nary a bare face to be seen) and all restaurants, shops and other businesses have moved to social distancing policies, mandatory temperature checks and sanitation stations.

Life isn’t back to normal, there are no coffee dates or in person meetings – but because Colombians here in the capital city have embraced these health safeguards after one of the longest lockdown in the world, the virus is not raging out of control.

I return to the USA in a few weeks – and honestly, I’m concerned.  I stocked up on masks, and a durable faceshield here (because there aren’t any shortages here – supplies are cheap and readily available).  Now I have to prepare to jump thru the necessary hoops to come back home.  Delta is still enforcing the empty middle seat policy (which is why I chose them), as well as contact tracing for all International flights entering the United States.  I’ll quarantine when I arrive, and take another covid test before getting back to work. But I’m not as afraid of bringing home Covid – my risks are so much lower here – but I am worried I’ll contract it once I arrive.

That being said – the vaccine brings hope.  With this hope, American Physicians Network (APN) is tentatively planning to offer our next medical trip to Colombia in late May.  Given the current discussions among airlines and nations, we anticipate that travelers will need to have proof of vaccination before being allowed entry to Colombia (or any of our international sites.)  Since it’s our first trip in a year, spots will be limited.  We will continue to offer our 50% discount on our services as we re-ignite our business.

We will continue to monitor Covid-19  activity at our sites in other parts of the world, and will plan to initiate trips to these areas when safe, and feasible.

As always, we will also recommend that all travelers purchase travel insurance.

Of course, as we have all learned, a lot can happen in a few months, so we will check in here again over the upcoming months as the mass vaccination programs are implemented globally.

For the many people out there, who have difficulty accessing health care, who are unable to afford care and for those who who have lost their safety net due to pandemic related issues, we are here for you.

Sincerely,

Kristin Eckland

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December 16, 2019 by Kristin Eckland

Updates from the trip!

Our December escorted trip is almost over..  Several of our clients are home already, but everyone got excellent care, and had a great time too!

Most of my friends and clients know that when you come to APN – we treat you like family..   if that’s not enough, one of the clients on this trip – was my mom!  She came down with the group to be evaluated for severe aortic stenosis.  She lives in Canada, where healthcare is rationed – and at 80, remains otherwise healthy and very active.

I’ve included a video of her talking about her procedure – in her own words.  Here she is in the cardiovascular ICU, the morning after surgery on December 10th, 2019.

https://americanphysiciansnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Susan-tavr-1.mp4

(All images and client information used with explicit permission).

Filed Under: News Tagged With: american physicians network, cardiac surgery, healthcare rationing, medical tourism escorted trip, medical travel escorted trip, minimally invasive valve replacement, TAVI, TAVR

July 12, 2019 by Kristin Eckland

Cancer knows no language

Treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) with HITHOC

One of our exclusive network surgeons, Dr. Isik has produced a new video explaining HITHOC treatment in detail for our clients.  While many people may be frightened or worried to seek treatment in another country, particularly with a surgeon who speaks another language, Dr. Isik specializes in offering hope against these aggressive forms of cancer including Malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Malignant Mesothelioma & HITHOC

Malignant mesothelioma, which is devastating diagnosis carries a dismal prognosis without aggressive, multi-modal treatment.  The majority of malignant mesothelioma affects the pleura (or the lining around the lung).  This cancer is often associated with exposure to asbestos.

There is another form of mesothelioma which affects the abdomen.  This is best treated with a related procedure called HIPEC.  Click here to learn more about HIPEC treatment with the affiliated providers of American Physicians Network.

In the video below, Dr. Isik explains, in detail, about hyperthermic intra-thoracic chemotherapy, better known as HITHOC, and it’s use in treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Warning:  The enclosed video has graphic content.

Not just for mesothlioma

HITHOC is also used for the treatment of advanced thymomas, treatment of malignant pleural effusions (from some advanced lung and other cancers).  Dr. Isik is one of our network surgeons that performs this procedure.  He is fluent in English as well, and is currently completing a new video in English for our clients.  (Each program has it’s own inclusion criteria, please contact APN for more information).

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: american physicians network, high quality surgical care at affordable prices, HITHOC, hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy, meothelioma, scientific and evidence based treatments, surgery for advanced thoracic cancers, surgery for advanced thymomas

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