Anyone have experiences with Dr. Quevedo at Mayo: Align with Kwon?

Thank you for your detailed response. Yes, I have done quite a lot of research and feel very strongly about the information and research coming out of the Prostrate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) and the Mayo Clinic. Without sharing too much, my PSA has gone up .1 every month. My current doctor wants to wait until it gets to 10 (!!) before doing anything, so yes, I am seeking a second opinion. I am grateful to hear that Dr. Quevedo was matched to me based on my initial needs. As a coach and athlete I appreciate the team reference.

Glad the team metaphor was well placed. This will be a different coaching experience, but be rest assured that you’re the head coach who gets to make the final play decisions after input from all the assistant coaches and players. You call the shots!

Hi @jbnewby1313, I merged your 2 discussions into one discussion. I’m sure you’ve already seen this info about Dr. Quevedo, Medical Oncology at Mayo Clinic’s Comprehensive Cancer Center in Rochester MN
https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/quevedo-j-fernando-m-d/bio-20053928
You will be in good hands with the team at Mayo Clinic. And I do mean team. The “multispecialty, integrated, collaborative team” (MICT) approach offered by Mayo Clinic serves as a model adopted by several great institutions across the US and around the world.

It is likely upon reviewing your records that Dr. Quevedo was matched to your initial needs assessment. He will be your quarterback, so to speak. However, Dr. Quevedo does not work in isolation. With you at the center, the team will discuss your preferences and philosophy to match the optimal treatment recommendations suited to best evidence, your clinical status and your wishes.

You have obviously done a lot of research and are asking great questions that you will serve you well at your appointment in March. Are you leaning to a specific philosophy or approach? Have you already received a diagnosis or treatment plan elsewhere and are going for a second opinion?

I hope your appt went well with Dr Quévedo. He is listed author on several recent studies and has a long history so likely a fantastic resource. We were given an appt with him next week and are looking forward to the Mayo team review. This will be our first visit. Feel free to share your experience and tips as we navigate the clinic.

DPF

It was great. We were nervous because we hadn't heard anything one way or another. He talked pretty fast and we had to listen hard with his accent, but he is very proactive and knowledgable. He has a good sense of humor and really takes the time to get to know the patient as a person. He said he has everything he needs in the records about the disease, but he wants to know who you are first so he can treat the whole person. Great doctor.

@jbnewby1313, I'm so glad to hear that you're appointment with Dr. Quévedo went well. What are next steps for you?

@dpfbanks, how did your appointment go?

James

It was my experience with Dr. Kwon.

I have learned over my journey that is is not necessarily that the individual is not a qualified doctor, they have their training, education, license and board certifications...it is their "bedside manner" that may not be a fit for us.

I have "fired" some extremely capable urologists and oncologists from my team over the years. Why, not because they weren't experts, because they weren't active listeners, didn't want to share in decision making.

Dr. Kwon's PA was very good. Dr. Kwon himself is very good and his aggressive approach to treatment I believe saved my life and generally people on this forum and others say he did the same for them when their local teams were mired in standard of care treatments.

In my case, my medical team here has what I want, aggressive approach, active listeners and share in decision making...

I have all his YouTube videos bookmarked and share those with others where it may be pertinent to their clinical data and decision making.

Kevin

@jbnewby1313, I'm so glad to hear that you're appointment with Dr. Quévedo went well. What are next steps for you?

@dpfbanks, how did your appointment go?

Next is that we will be having an MRI to get a better idea of where the cancer is exactly. Then make a plan of action. A few options were discussed at the meeting, but we need the MRI to choose the best plan of attack.