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How to choose a Mayo doctor? (Rochester, MN)

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jun 17, 2023 | Replies (7)
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@marshallfeller

I recently complete the first of 2 procedures for HDR Brachytherapy at Mayo. If you have not discovered at this time there are several treatment options available for your husband. After my diagnosis I initally met with several good urologists and a radaiation oncologist in the Minneapolis metro areas. They all made good recommendations but none could provide a full range of treament options. This combined with coordinating the care between the various providers created road blocks and delays in getting the needed treament.

The advantage with Mayo is they have all treament options and approach your care as a team. The radiation oncologist that is leading my care is one of the younger ones on Mayo's staff but I have full confidence in her care. My treament plan and care was determined by a team with years of experience, so whatever treatment plan your husband chooses he is in good hands. Mayo is also considered a Center of Excellence for prostate cancer. Good luck and I hope everything goes well for you and your husband.

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mwarsha | @mwarsha | Jun 17, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide this insight. It really helps to reassure us that we are making the right decision in transferring care to Mayo. What you describe in the beginning is what we have experienced with his current Minneapolis based urologist group … completely disjointed, difficult to ask or get questions answered, and a strong attitude of ‘don’t ask questions, just trust us’. It has been beyond frustrating and doesn’t give us any sense of comfort that he isn’t just a number in their system. The Mayo is a couple of hours away but already the limited interaction we have had with them has been so positive. I do feel like we will be in good hands, and the collaborative team approach you have mentioned gives me reassurance that you are not putting all of your faith in just one doctor.

Thank you again, and I wish you the best of luck in your continued care as well.

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