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I just received the diagnosis of gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.

Posted by rschreib @rschreib, Feb 3 5:42pm

I just received the diagnosis of gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. However, I don’t have any of the symptoms described by others in the support group. Do you think I should get a second opinion?
Here’s my situation:
My symptoms came out of nowhere. Last Sunday night I began vomiting blood after dinner. I went to the ER at UNM Hospital at which point I was intubated. The doctors did an endoscopic ultrasound, found a mass in the area between my esophagus and stomach, which they biopsied. When I was in the hospital, I also had a CT scan and PET scan. By Thursday I received the pathology report indicating that I have gastroesophageal cancer. I met with oncologists who told me that my liver will need to be biopsied, as an area lit up on the PET scan. Once we have the results, we will have a better sense as to whether this cancer is localized or has metastasized, which will enable my oncologist to determine staging and a treatment plan.
However, I am wondering if I should get a second opinion.

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cromme50 | @cromme50 | Mar 16 2:19pm
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@bryan18603

I have a Medicare Advantage PPO plan so I am not sure how that works with the Mayo Clinic.
Since I live in Central Pennsylvania Geisinger is the main healthcare provider in my area. But I have also spoken with a doctor at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and he is also looking over my case.
I would love to get a opinion from someone at the Mayo Clinic but I’m not sure how?

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To the best of my knowledge, Mayo Clinic does not accept any Medicare Advantage plan, but yes they do accept regular Medicare. At some point in your journey it might be worthwhile switching your Medicare plan.

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dave640 | @dave640 | Mar 17 7:05am
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@bryan18603

Thank You for the info.

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Bryan,
My wife has a Medicare Advantage plan. Her particular plan covered her treatment at Mayo/Rochester.
Dave

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jmp1514 | @jmp1514 | Mar 18 5:23am

My husband has a Medicare Advantage plan and has been treated at both Mayo/Rochester and Mayo/Jacksonville.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 18 8:49pm
In reply to @bryan18603 "I have a Medicare Advantage PPO plan so I am not sure how that works with..." + (show)
@bryan18603

I have a Medicare Advantage PPO plan so I am not sure how that works with the Mayo Clinic.
Since I live in Central Pennsylvania Geisinger is the main healthcare provider in my area. But I have also spoken with a doctor at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and he is also looking over my case.
I would love to get a opinion from someone at the Mayo Clinic but I’m not sure how?

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Bryan, to look into getting a second opinion at Mayo Clinic, start by giving them a call or filling out the request to schedule an information call. See all details here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

The coordinator can also discuss insurance plans accepted at Mayo Clinic.

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red77465 | @red77465 | Mar 18 10:34pm

My husband has stage 4 Esophageal cancer, which has metastised to his stomach. He has a feeding tube because his tumor is the size of my fist and in his middle, and lower esophagus. I don't think a second opinion would hurt, but sounds to me like the PET scan picked up cancer cells, chances are it's accurate. I'm sorry.

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