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My sister was diagnosed today. Is the Mayo the best place for surgery.
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Hello Dave, I wish that things are going well. I have recently been diagnosed with T2B. I live in Minnesota and have begun my journey at the Rochester Mayo. I have learned about Shanda Blackman and have briefly spoken with her. Dr Blackmon is no longer at Rochester Mayo. In your opinion would I be best served to have Dr Blackmon perform the surgery which would mean traveling to Houston.
Rick
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Rick,
I believe that Dr. Blackmon’s surgery on my wife was extremely successful.
I also know how much Dr. Blackmon appreciated the benefit, in Rochester, of having a wing of nurses at St. Mary’s dedicated to recovery from Esophagectomies.
If I were you, I’d follow Dr. Blackmon’s own advice on this. If she suggests a surgeon at Mayo/Rochester, I think you can stay close to home with complete confidence. Mayo has volume, experience, expertise, and a steady rhythm with esophagectomies.
If Dr. Blackmon advises you come to her, well, I would suggest you do that if it’s manageable.
Very best wishes. I hope you’ll be well for a long time. - My wife is 3 years out from her operation; right now, things are good.
Dave