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3-year survival rate of those who have had esophagectomies at Mayo

Posted by protonbeam @protonbeam, Feb 1, 2023

My wife has cancer of esophagus. For past 3 years IU Med Center has been lasered out cancer; however, Barrett's high-grade dysplasia keeps coming back. Trying to decide whether or not to switch to Mayo. I hate to seem morbid, but does anyone know what the 3-year mortality rate is for Mayo? I have heard a lot of good about Mayo

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nbern | @nbern | Feb 2, 2023

Highly suggest you come to Mayo Clinic. Mayo is one of the few locations with Proton Radiation treatment and is a top Esophageal cancer treatment facility. Mayo is always worth your time and will give you peace that you worked with the BEST!

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protonbeam | @protonbeam | Feb 2, 2023

Thank you for your encouragement. I have heard about the proton beam therapy and even mentioned it to IU; but they acted like they didn't know about it.

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protonbeam | @protonbeam | Feb 2, 2023
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@nbern

Highly suggest you come to Mayo Clinic. Mayo is one of the few locations with Proton Radiation treatment and is a top Esophageal cancer treatment facility. Mayo is always worth your time and will give you peace that you worked with the BEST!

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Thank you. Any statistics you can share,?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 2, 2023
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@protonbeam

Thank you. Any statistics you can share,?

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Hi @protonbeam, these are good questions to ask an appointment coordinator at Mayo Clinic as you explore your options. You can start your queries by calling or filling out the online form here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Here's more information about:
- Esophageal cancer care at Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/esophageal-cancer/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20356094

One of the advantages of care at Mayo Clinic is that experts in several specialties form a multidisciplinary team focused on the patient. Working as a team, doctors are able to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans that are tailored to your wife's needs. The care team may include gastroenterologists, surgeons, pathologists, oncologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, dietitians and others as needed.

Along with @nbern, I'd like to tag a few other esophageal cancer survivors who went to Mayo Clinic to share their experiences with you, like @dtaylor75 @sepdvm @pellaw @maryhelen @survivorsuz @puprluvr @lori57216 and others.

You may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Esophageal Cancer: How do I get started with Mayo? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/get-started-with-mayo/

Protonbeam, which Mayo location would be your preference?

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protonbeam | @protonbeam | Feb 2, 2023

If we were to go, my preference would be Rochester since it appears that they might have more expertise than Jacksonville(especially with proton beam)? I am still trying to convince my wife to leave IU for Mayo.

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Lori57216 | @lori57216 | Feb 3, 2023
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@colleenyoung

Hi @protonbeam, these are good questions to ask an appointment coordinator at Mayo Clinic as you explore your options. You can start your queries by calling or filling out the online form here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Here's more information about:
- Esophageal cancer care at Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/esophageal-cancer/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20356094

One of the advantages of care at Mayo Clinic is that experts in several specialties form a multidisciplinary team focused on the patient. Working as a team, doctors are able to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans that are tailored to your wife's needs. The care team may include gastroenterologists, surgeons, pathologists, oncologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, dietitians and others as needed.

Along with @nbern, I'd like to tag a few other esophageal cancer survivors who went to Mayo Clinic to share their experiences with you, like @dtaylor75 @sepdvm @pellaw @maryhelen @survivorsuz @puprluvr @lori57216 and others.

You may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Esophageal Cancer: How do I get started with Mayo? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/get-started-with-mayo/

Protonbeam, which Mayo location would be your preference?

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I have an excellent team @ Mayo / Rochester. They removed my cancerous esophagus April 2020. They directed my Oncologist team here at home (4 + hrs. north). I need to return to Mayo in March for surgery to repair a hernia in my diaphram.
I very strongly suggest you contact Mayo. The level of expertise, bedside manner, patient /family oriented is second to none!!!! I cannot express strongly enough.
Prayers for healing & strength as you & your bride continue your journey,
Lori

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advocatepaul | @advocatepaul | Feb 3, 2023
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @protonbeam, these are good questions to ask an appointment coordinator at Mayo Clinic as you..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi @protonbeam, these are good questions to ask an appointment coordinator at Mayo Clinic as you explore your options. You can start your queries by calling or filling out the online form here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Here's more information about:
- Esophageal cancer care at Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/esophageal-cancer/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20356094

One of the advantages of care at Mayo Clinic is that experts in several specialties form a multidisciplinary team focused on the patient. Working as a team, doctors are able to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans that are tailored to your wife's needs. The care team may include gastroenterologists, surgeons, pathologists, oncologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, dietitians and others as needed.

Along with @nbern, I'd like to tag a few other esophageal cancer survivors who went to Mayo Clinic to share their experiences with you, like @dtaylor75 @sepdvm @pellaw @maryhelen @survivorsuz @puprluvr @lori57216 and others.

You may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Esophageal Cancer: How do I get started with Mayo? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/get-started-with-mayo/

Protonbeam, which Mayo location would be your preference?

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2023 will be my 12th year after my esophagectomy. In 2010 the Proton Beam unit at Mayo in Phoenix was just coming out of the ground. My radiation was done the old way, which is still the most popular method all over the US. In 2012 the Mayo team in Phoenix saved my life even though the Proton Beam unit was not yet operational. This week is my annual testing and procedure at Mayo and I feel great. There is a perception by most humans that a generic name of something means that all available with that name can do the same thing. A Hummer and a Smart car will both get you from point A to point B but the Hummer can easily pull a 5000 lb. trailer and the Smart car cannot. Mayo is absolutely the best-run, most highly skilled, most caring, most capable medical/healthcare organization on our planet!

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survivorsuz | @survivorsuz | Feb 3, 2023
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@nbern

Highly suggest you come to Mayo Clinic. Mayo is one of the few locations with Proton Radiation treatment and is a top Esophageal cancer treatment facility. Mayo is always worth your time and will give you peace that you worked with the BEST!

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I had wonderful care at Mayo Clinic in Rochester for esophagectomy in 2019 and later Proton therapy in 2020.
Most comprehensive care you can experience.

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protonbeam | @protonbeam | Feb 3, 2023
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @protonbeam, these are good questions to ask an appointment coordinator at Mayo Clinic as you..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi @protonbeam, these are good questions to ask an appointment coordinator at Mayo Clinic as you explore your options. You can start your queries by calling or filling out the online form here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Here's more information about:
- Esophageal cancer care at Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/esophageal-cancer/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20356094

One of the advantages of care at Mayo Clinic is that experts in several specialties form a multidisciplinary team focused on the patient. Working as a team, doctors are able to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans that are tailored to your wife's needs. The care team may include gastroenterologists, surgeons, pathologists, oncologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, dietitians and others as needed.

Along with @nbern, I'd like to tag a few other esophageal cancer survivors who went to Mayo Clinic to share their experiences with you, like @dtaylor75 @sepdvm @pellaw @maryhelen @survivorsuz @puprluvr @lori57216 and others.

You may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Esophageal Cancer: How do I get started with Mayo? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/get-started-with-mayo/

Protonbeam, which Mayo location would be your preference?

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Florida. Do they now have Proton Beam? Thanks

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protonbeam | @protonbeam | Feb 3, 2023
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @protonbeam, these are good questions to ask an appointment coordinator at Mayo Clinic as you..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi @protonbeam, these are good questions to ask an appointment coordinator at Mayo Clinic as you explore your options. You can start your queries by calling or filling out the online form here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Here's more information about:
- Esophageal cancer care at Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/esophageal-cancer/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20356094

One of the advantages of care at Mayo Clinic is that experts in several specialties form a multidisciplinary team focused on the patient. Working as a team, doctors are able to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans that are tailored to your wife's needs. The care team may include gastroenterologists, surgeons, pathologists, oncologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, dietitians and others as needed.

Along with @nbern, I'd like to tag a few other esophageal cancer survivors who went to Mayo Clinic to share their experiences with you, like @dtaylor75 @sepdvm @pellaw @maryhelen @survivorsuz @puprluvr @lori57216 and others.

You may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Esophageal Cancer: How do I get started with Mayo? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/get-started-with-mayo/

Protonbeam, which Mayo location would be your preference?

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Florida . Do they have Proton Beam Therapy?

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