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I just had surgery at Barnes in St Louis MO. for my throat. While in there they removed some of my lymph nodes and found the cancer was in 2 of them. They are suggesting radiation as the next step. This will be set up at a place closer to me. I'm wondering do I need another opinion and how hard to get get somewhere like Mayo?
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The trip to Mayo would, in my opinion, be the best thing you could do for a good outcome. Mayo is like no other anywhere, which is obvious once you are involved with them. People from all over the world travel to Mayo for opinions and/or complete care for an issue. I live about as far from Mayo as you do and would not hesitate to make the trip if the need arose.
@riverratlt, how are you doing? Did you decide to get radiation therapy?
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11 years ago it just took one phone call to set up an appointment with Mayo ENT for my cancer. There is a lot of work arranging all your scans and medical information to be sent to Mayo. I believe a referral from your doctor can expedite the situation. Video visits are another option but you must submit all your information for these as well. I think a second opinion is always valuable to know you are heading in the right direction with your treatment. But you have received care at a highly rated cancer center and if you are comfortable with your doctors and their advice, just ask the question if the radiation and aftercare closer to home will be of the same quality as they can provide. Good luck to you.