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@elainejarrett

Who is rated #1? I like Dr. Witzig at Mayo but I also see a Dr. Brenda Larson at Frauenshuh, Park Nicollet, St Louis Park MN, when I am back in the Cities for the summer. I like both doctors.
I got a second opinion only because all my tests were done in Florida and when I went home, I felt better getting a second opinion due to how doctors are down here. If and when I need treatment, I shall be going back to MN for it. A biopsy was not possible on my very enlarged lymph node as it is one that is extremely difficult to get at.
My problem started in 2019 when my platelets kept dropping. It took until January 2021 to find out exactly what was going on with all the tests you have gone through. Keep in touch and I hope we all make it through with this cancer.

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Hi Elaine,

USNews ratings of cancer centers (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings/cancer). I didn't look for other lists.

I recently learned that my doctor thinks there is a possibility that I may have Waldenstroms (instead of SMZL, or in addition to, I don't know). It is now 8 weeks since I started testing, so it's been quite a journey without having a clear understanding of what I have. Oh well.

I have an appt at Mayo in two weeks for a second opinion with Dr. Johnston.

Paul