My odyssey started here in Omaha, where I had both my MRI and 16-core Transrectal Fusion Biopsy. After my results (Gleason 4+3=7, Intermediate/Localized) on 7/11/2022, I really thought I'd go with surgery, but I thought I should evaluate radiation, too. My doctor's clinic no longer had a radiology oncologist, so I'd have to visit a third institution for that evaluation. That's when I listened to the "inner voice" and contacted Mayo Rochester. They worked miracles with my nephew and his cancer, so I thought I'd be foolish not to go (only 6 hrs for me). Kingsnake, I don't know what you have to work with in CO, but the sheer organization and professionalism at Mayo brings peace of mind. I saw a surgeon on a Monday and, thanks to a cancellation, a radiology oncologist on Wednesday. That was serendipitous, so I wouldn't hold it as standard, but it showed that Mayo does try to work with you and your situation. I won't go into detail about my road to making a choice (I don't want Colleen to have to move my comment elsewhere), so I'll say only that I start The Process for radiation on Oct 13.

Good Luck, Kingsnake. There be a wealth of information in these many comments. Take your time and don't get overwhelmed.

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