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What is the Living Donor Process Like?
Transplants | Last Active: Aug 9, 2021 | Replies (119)Comment receiving replies
@gingerw My testing was done at Mayo. The surgeon I met with was Dr. Nagorney. He said he started at Mayo the same day that Dr. Farnell (who did my Whipple 6 years ago) started. He told me that Dr. Farnell was much smarter because he was already retired. My oncology nurse told me that Dr. Nagorney helped "train" Dr. Truty. I was told that a whole team of doctors reviewed my records and test results. At first I was told that I would be meeting with Dr. Truty but he was busy elsewhere. They are waiting for the biopsy report to come in before they finalize the treatment plan.
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I love Mayo's team effort. You know you will get the best care. Many, many prayers.
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Wow, @marvinjsturing you really do have the best of the best working with you on your team. The waiting is tough, but they’ll need all the info from all tests to get the full picture and make qualified recommendations. The other super important ingredient is YOU and your preferences and choices. Please let them know that you’re interested in clinical trials if you haven’t already. I might suggest you also tell them about you, not just the medical stuff, but your hopes and goals with this news so you develop a treatment plan that aligns with a revised live plan. Does that make sense?