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Diagnosed with sarcoma? Let's share
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I was just diagnosed with a myxofibrosarcoma on my left arm. Trying to identify the best surgeon to remove the tumor in the western United States. We live in Boise, Idaho.
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Dr Seidel in Scottsdale removed the myxofibrosarcoma from my left forearm 3/1/23.
He is considered a top sarcoma surgeon.
Please Google him.
I would try to get into MAYO if you can.
They did not accept my Medicare Advantage Plan
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Hello @lgshoaf and welcome to the Sarcoma discussion on Mayo Connect. I can understand your concern about getting the best surgeon to remove the tumor. I found some information on this type of cancer on Mayo Clinic's website. Here is the link to that information, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/myxofibrosarcoma/cdc-20387740.
If you would like to consult with a Mayo doctor who specializes in this type of surgery, here is the link to appointment information, http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63.
I can understand that you would like to find a doctor somewhat close to home, however, when you are dealing with a rare form of cancer, it is usually worth the trip to a cancer center of excellence.
In reading about this type of cancer, I see that it is often painless. Was this your situation as well or did you have discomfort?