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Lung Cancer | Last Active: Sep 25 12:58pm | Replies (1044)
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@woodedareas

I just completed VAT surgery in Chicago for stage 1a lung cancer. I will have to report back in 3 months for a mother CAT scan. I am doing well now 3 weeks later. I would like to visit my home in Arizona but find that Mayo will not accept Medicare. I have been a patient in Rochester with no problem. Since this a Mayo website can someone tell me if I qualify for care at Mayo or if I should look elsewhere. Last year I tried 3 time for anappintment but was denied ar Scottsdale. Thanks

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Linda | @llwortman | Oct 7, 2019

Hi and congratulations on your surgery. I am a 12 year lung cancer survivor (never smoker diagnosed stage 1a)
I love my Mayo Thoracic team. Dr Steven Cassivi is brilliant and kind!
Try calling Kristin or Karen on his team directly to see if they will give you appointment(?) 5072842808.
If you prefer Pulmonology you may want to call Dr David Midthun.
My feeling is they are the best team and cal answer your questions and help you decide who you can see and where. Have your Mayo Clinic number when you call. The call is worth the wait. I’m happy to talk with you if you would like.
Best,
Linda Wortman

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Oct 7, 2019

@woodedareas- Congratulations and welcome to Mayo Connect. I can only address your lung issues as I use and hospital on the east coast. Three weeks is a short time of recuperation so I hope that you are taking it easy. I'm a 22 year survivor of lung cancer. Did you have a lobe removed?

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