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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Mar 7 8:16pm | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
Just had a MRI perineal fusion biopsy at Mayo Phoenix, results Gleason 4+3=7 in 6 of 23 cores, 70% Grade group 3, 3 cores Gleason 3+4=7 40% 14 cores benign. I am meeting surgeon next Tuesday and also getting PSMA PET scan Friday 2/23 and Mayo ordered Decipher test at my insistence, Just a question? seems that Mayo Rochester is considered a Center of Excellence for Prostate Cancer, especially Radiation and Nuclear Medicine, is Phoenix also a Center of Excellence? I would think that Rochester would share all of the latest procedures and treatments as well as best outcomes, with Mayo Phoenix. I live in the Phoenix area, but was wondering if I should fly to Rochester. I am 70 years old, and my Mayo Urologist is recommending surgery, which I really don't want. I am really struggling with treatment options, probably not a good candidate for AS
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@ranger44, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center (which includes all locations) meets the strict standards for a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, which recognize scientific excellence and a multispecialty approach focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
You're quite right that expertise is shared across specialties and campuses. Many members here have sought care at Mayo in Phoenix, like @jerryegge @mikewo @desip @smitty38 @spryguy @hbp @dandl48 @wrig1jam @azdave (to name a few) and can share their experiences.
You may also be interested in this related discussion:
- Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/choose-between-robotic-surgery-and-proton-therapy/
Mayo Clinic Arizona has excellent radiation facilities and experts. Have you talked to your urologist about the pros and cons of radiation vs surgery?