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@zmarkv
I see Colleen (Director) has already given you great information.

Are you considering surgery or radiation? If you are considering radiation just be advised that Mayo Jacksonville does not have proton radiation treatments that Rochester and Phoenix offer. That may or may not be important to you. Do some research about the difference but the major thing is photon radiation goes through body during treatmetns and proton radiation does not. It stops at the programmed spot the R/O has set and does not continue through body.

Mayo at all locations does take Medicare but not all Medicare Advantage. Most Medicare Advantage are not accepted as most are similiar to HMO type insurance. But I have learned that all 3 do accept some Medicare Advantage plans.

Good luck, you can't go wrong at any of the 3 as all are outstanding medical facilities.

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Replies to "@zmarkv I see Colleen (Director) has already given you great information. Are you considering surgery or..."

Colleen has indeed given good information. I was just thinking about weather and travel. Per recommendation, I'm waiting for my Testosterone levels to return after ADT, to see how PSA levels respond. (I'm having the levels checked every three months).
My hope is to see Dr. E. Kwon at that time and schedule thorough imaging, which seems to be his MO and Mayo's fame. Insurance is Medicare with Blue Cross/Shield Supplemental (F) (usually not an issue). I'm confident that if I can get in to see Dr. Kwon, he, and the other professionals that he engage, will come up with a robust and thorough treatment plan. (So I'm assuming Rochester is my best option.)

Thanks you for your response!
Mark