Good morning, Steve. The Kahler Grand is super convenient…right across the street from the clinic.

As for staying more than a day, that’s difficult to predict. There are times when more tests are required. Things happen very quickly and efficiently at Mayo with appointments set up within hours while you’re there.

What you might want to do is have someone on standby to check on the pets, just in case. The hotel is pretty flexible about extending stays if needed.

Just a note: If you have a lab appointment first thing in the morning with other appointments right after, go to the lab 1/2 hour early! It’s crowed early in the day.
There is a slush time of 15 minutes added at the beginning of each appointment so if you’re running a couple minutes late, just take a breath. But the lab is where most people start the day and it is super busy until about 8:30 or 9.

The clinic is very easy to navigate. All the buildings, Mayo, Gonda and Charlton are all connected and flow easily into each other. Plenty of volunteers in blue jackets to help out. Another navigational tool is to hit the S for Subway level on the elevators. All the buildings are contiguous on that level without a break.
Good luck with your appointments! The hematology department has my full respect so I know you’ll be in good hands. Do you have any other questions?

Hi Steve, I wanted to pop in to see how your appointments went. Last we chatted, you were heading to Rochester the end of January to meet with a hematologist about your MM. Any news?