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@colleenyoung

Hi @dbee, the short answer is, yes. When you get scheduled for an oncology consult, you will meet with an oncologist specializing in prostate cancer who has reviewed together your medical records, prostate cancer history, and tests, likely with a team of experts as required. Your existing conditions of diabetes and BPH will also be taken into account.

They may also suggest a consult with a cardio-oncology specialist if necessary.

Mayo Clinic offers a program to address heart problems associated with cancer treatment called cardio-oncology or for people who have a pre-existing heart condition when diagnosed with cancer. The Cardio-Oncology Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/cardio-oncology-clinic/overview/ovc-20442193) evaluates people prior to cancer treatment and patients who have experienced side effects due their treatment, and can help evaluate treatment when you have both cancer and heart conditions.

May I ask which Mayo Clinic location are you going to? I can help connect you with other members who have been there and can share how it worked at their first consult.

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Rochester. I also had the first biopsy at Rochester.