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Which Mayo location do you recommend for prostate cancer?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (12)
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@zmarkv

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

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jc76 | @jc76 | Nov 10 5:29am

@zmarkv
Rochester is the largest and longest going Mayo. It is where it all started. I go to Mayo Jacksonville.

Regarding your insurance I have Medicare original and BCBS Federal Basic Plan. You posted the initial (F) is that for federal? If so that is under FEHP. If your plan is the full plan (mine is) or supplement and not an advantage plan (which takes the place of your Medicare) you will not have a problem at any Mayo. My Federal (FEHP) BCBS pays after Medicare pays as Medicare is primary. An advantage plan is private plan that takes over from Medicare and those plans may not be accepted at the Mayo Clinics.

I have not heard about Dr. Kwon. Is he a urologist or R/O? Good luck but you will be in good hands no matter which Mayo you choose.

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