How are you treated at your VA Hospital?

SFC Rollie Hubbard — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 11:56:47 -0400

This was done at the Cincinnati, Oh VA hospital 06/16/2015, I had a recurring carsonmia that was positive but the only problem I have is that I now have an extra cut on the ear from 6 hours of local surgery. The extra cut is where the blood ends at the ear. You must protect your skin by what ever means possible.

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Jun 17 at 2015 12:04 PM

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:04:23 -0400

I am very sorry to hear about your problem

A recuring Carcinoma is not a small item. Carcinomas form between the cell layers and can be tough to isolate and remove.

Your Doc and Surgeon should have explained this to you!

There are many, many Carcinomas .. over 20 different diagnosis.

You really, really need to get more information on your disease!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jun 17 at 2015 12:28 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:28:48 -0400

First I am sorry to learn what you went through. All of the care I have received at Martinsburg, WV VAMC, Fort Detrick, MD VA Clinic and Washington DC VAMC has been professional and each person has treated me and all other veterans with respect and courtesy.
I concur wholeheartedly about protecting your skin, SFC Rollie Hubbard. In 1996 I was first diagnosed with actinic keratosis which can lead to squamous cell carcinoma and had areas frozen off my limbs and trunk. Years of exposure to the sun and some bad burns had done some damage to the largest organ in my body - my skin. Since that time I stopped going to the beach and took vacations in the mountainous areas where there are lots of trees. This past week I had roughly 10 areas of actinic keratosis frozen off and another area frozen off with a lot more freezing. I also had what is suspected to be a basal cell carcinoma shaved off and biopsied.
Take care of your skin, it doesn't matter what your skin color or complexion is we are all susceptible to damage from the sun. One important factor is to stay hydrated - alcohol doesn't count as hydration :-) When I was an Fort Benning we made all soldiers drink a full canteen every hour that we were outside all day. Some didn't appreciate it but we never had any heat casualties.

Response by SGT William Howell made Jun 17 at 2015 12:31 PM

SGT William Howell — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:31:08 -0400

I am truly sorry to hear that. I have always been treated good at the Cinci VA. Let me know if you need anything. I'd be happy to help!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2015 12:40 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:40:27 -0400

Wow, I'm sorry to hear that your treatment was so poor. The VA in Orlando, FL is like dealing with Bank of America...you're just a number to get lost in the shuffle. I have not re-engaged since moving to Oregon after my last deployment so I don't know how the west coast compares.

Response by MSgt Mike Brown; MBTI-CP; MA, Ph.D. made Jun 17 at 2015 1:11 PM

MSgt Mike Brown; MBTI-CP; MA, Ph.D. — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:11:35 -0400

I am sorry for your poor treatment.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 17 at 2015 4:41 PM

PO1 John Miller — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 16:41:53 -0400

I get awesome treatment at the Tucson VA.

Response by SFC Rollie Hubbard made Jun 18 at 2015 6:48 PM

SFC Rollie Hubbard — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 18:48:18 -0400

Well now my left eye is swollen almost shut.

Response by SSG Alan Wardell made Oct 9 at 2015 10:25 AM

SSG Alan Wardell — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 10:25:30 -0400

the dayton va was exceptional

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2015 11:33 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 23:33:40 -0400

I believe the VA treats me vwry well and are honest. I appreciate all they do for us vets!

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Nov 1 at 2015 1:03 AM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 01:03:38 -0500

Locally, I have not had an issue with them yet and everything has been on the up and up... Nationally, it's another story...

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 10 at 2019 7:19 PM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 19:19:43 -0400

A Question that should be addressed during every visit!