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@byelliq6, if you're interested in asking about a remote (virtual) second opinion at Mayo Clinic, you can inquire here: https://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
I'm bringing @jimcinak into this discussion. He too lives in the interior of Alaska and was treated for prostate cancer in the lower 48 (Mayo Clinic Rochester). https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655549/
He may be able to share more about traveling for treatment from Alaska.
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@colleenyoung
Hello Colleen,
I appreciate your information I really do.
I just got of the phone with Mayo Clinic Rochester (and AZ, FL) and after 30 minutes of questions I was notified that unfortunately they do no offer any remote (virtual) second opinions for patients from Alaska for Urology related issues. The explanation given was that they only offer remote telemedicine in a different state IF they have an MD in that field licensed in the State of the patient even though it is virtual. Which I understand from a legal standpoint but please Tell me that makes sense ie "Virtual" and in this day and age..