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What happens during radiation for esophageal cancer?
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@lionsfan Great info. Can I ask if it was difficult getting accepted as a patient into Mayo Clinic?
My city doesn't have the resources they do, and would be curious to know of your experience.
Did you have to get a hotel room for several weeks during treatment, travel back and forth, or do you live there?
Thank you!
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@symmesm My local doc fumbled the referral for my GI issues to a larger specialist. Out of frustration we reached out to Mayo Jacksonville even though we live 500+ miles away. The process was smoother and quicker than if we had stayed local, and the care was exceptional. There are on-campus resources like Hope Lodge which offer residence for 30 cancer patients requiring treatment. Mayo has on-staff social workers who will work with you on placement, etc. You should at least check it out.
@symmesm, if you would like to seek care or the second opinion of Mayo Clinic experts, you can submit a request here: https://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
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I was very fortunate to get into Mayo Clinic. In my case, they responded very quickly when I applied for treatment. My insurance, Medicare Advantage with United Healthcare. During my first visit, I picked up a brochure on Hope Lodge. Hope Lodge, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, provides free housing during long term cancer treatment. My wife and I are an hour and a half from Mayo Rochester and we're accepted to Hope Lodge for a 35 day stay at no charge. We did make a $500 voluntary donation though. You stay in a private room, but share kitchen and eating areas with other patients. They also have TV and quiet areas there. Check out the website for more information. Best of luck to you.