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Need 2nd opinion fast: Brain tumor, also have lung cancer
I need to find an expert that can give me a second opinion fast. They did an MRI yesterday and have a tumor in the right front lob about 3 centimeters. They wanted to do surgery right then and there. I was baffled because we don't even know what kind of cancer I have. I also was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 weeks ago - and we don't know what kind of cancer that is either. Before I have the surgery I want to find someone at Mayo that is an expert in removing brain tumors and I want them to look at my tests to see if I have time to monitor this of if I really need to have the surgery right now. I have no symptoms - would have never know anything was wrong with me. Can anyone get me a referral or have a doctor connect with us?
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Hi @kdimmerman,
So sorry to hear about your situation. Please use the contact information to request a second opinion from Mayo Clinic http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63. Calling the numbers at the location of your choice is the most efficient way to get a referral.
I'm also tagging @cynaburst @neffjsn @travelgirl @audrapopp @dmedina71 on this conversation. You're not alone.
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1 ReactionI am not sure where in the U.S. you are located, but I agree with your instinct to get a second opinion. I would call Mayo and any other major cancer center that you could travel to: Dana Farber in Boston, M.D. Anderson in Houston, Sloan Kettering in NYC are others you might try. Best of luck to you. I think that if you call and explain the urgency of your situation, you will be able to send your scans and schedule an appt. pretty quickly.
?You can send your MRI results to the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix--they do long distance second opinions, and they are a world-class organization. I live in Texas and got a second opinion from them a few years ago. They responded very quickly. It costs $100. You are under no obligation to have your surgery done at Barrow.<br>
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3 ReactionsThank you!
Thank you everyone. I am in Minneapolis. We reached out to the Mayo clinic and unfortunately we couldn't get in for about 10 days - way to long to put off the surgery. We have learned in a short period of time that brain tumors are aggressive and grow very quickly. It appears I have had mine for a month and so they are pushing to get this taken out in the next few days. We so many people having cancer doctors are overwhelmed and it's almost impossible to get an appointment with someone who has the credentials that you really want to perform this type of major surgery. I don't want just anyone cracking my skull open but I might not have a choice at this point. It's the worst feeling.
Wishing you the best during this very scary time. Know that you can always be admitted through the Emergency Room at Mayo if things are urgent. They have an ER just like every other hospital, and then you would get in faster.
?Sending positive thoughts your way.<br><br>
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1 ReactionLook into cyber knife...<br><br>
So sorry your here. I wish you the best. Please make sure the hospital is a national cancer treatment affiliate .
Praying all goes well for you.
Dear kd I am stunned to come across this in glancing at the digest. Please know your situation has reached my heart and I am praying for you mightily. I will watch for your updates. I can't imagine how shocked you feel. No reply expected - wondering how you learned about cancer in lung - very smart to want more information before any big procedure! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please keep us all posted when you can! : )