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Hello, My name is Jason I was diagnosed with Non Muscle invasive bladder cancer 3 years ago. Since then I have undergone 4 Surgeries to remove the tumors and ongoing BCG treatments. It can get really old living your life by your every 3 month checkup.
My question to the group is that I am currently being seen by a University Hospital, but due to other life issues will most likely be moving to Florida this fall within 2 hours of the Jacksonville Mayo clinic. I am just curious what it is like to transfer care and looking for any pointers etc. Moving is stressful enough, but then adding in transferring your Cancer care adds a whole new dimension.
Thank you,
Jason
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Hello Jason @jfire. My husband and I have not switched doctors and locations for medical care, but we both have had good experiences with our local oncologists working with our Mayo staff where our care originated. Because Mayo is a 10 hour drive for us, we both have had infusions, radiation and even emergency care with direct contact between Mayo doctors and local doctors. Once your information is on a portal and all doctors can have access, it is easier for them. You are doing the reverse with switching your care to Mayo. I would plan it ahead asking your local urologist to start a referral to Mayo Urology. If a linking portal is not available then records can be sent, faxed, and emailed to provide a smooth transition. I would start early to make sure you are accepted as a patient then schedule your first visit for after the move. I hope all goes smoothly for you. Faith in your cancer team is so important.