Hmmm…interesting question.
Currently I live in Arizona and am being treated at Mayo in Arizona. A truly comprehensive cancer centre. My doctors are brilliant and importantly, truly caring people. The entire staff is amazing, no one ever seems to be having a ‘bad day’. I am very grateful for all they have done and are doing for me.
That being said, having spent time, having had medical care and having had my life saved by the incredible doctors and staff at “Mother Mayo”, the clinic in Rochester, I would be there if my home wasn’t here in Arizona.
If a person doesn’t live near a Mayo campus I would encourage them to consider going to Mayo-Rochester for treatment. It is a truly amazing place.
I would offer that all pancreatic cancer should be considered "advanced."
Based on my understanding of the various pancreatic cancers centers of excellence, and having been involved with my sister's pancreatic cancer battle - Mayo Rochester is (along with. few other places like MSKK, MDA, Johns Hopkins) the place I would relocate to - and, I mean move to Rochester.
I have no firsthand knowledge of Mayo Clinics in Florida and Arizona, but I can vouch for the Mayo Clinic - Rochester. I'm a 75 y.o. guy and former health professional (RN-Paramedic) from the Stone Age who is continually amazed at the delivery, method and high quality of care here in Rochester. As a pancreatic cancer patient here who has received chemotherapy and radiation therapy (as well as one who will have a Whipple surgery in January), I feel like I'm in the right place. Good luck getting to the right place for you.
For me, the biggest issue was insurance, as Mayo was not a covered provider. Once I got that handled (took 4 months!), I was able to get appointments within 2 weeks at Mayo. This was for the intention of surgery with Dr Truty. So he looked at my imaging before agreeing to see me. My recommendation is to first confirm Mayo is in network. Will need to know if referral is required. Once insurance is sorted, call Mayo directly.
I would offer that all pancreatic cancer should be considered "advanced."
Based on my understanding of the various pancreatic cancers centers of excellence, and having been involved with my sister's pancreatic cancer battle - Mayo Rochester is (along with. few other places like MSKK, MDA, Johns Hopkins) the place I would relocate to - and, I mean move to Rochester.
I was treated very successfully at UPenn Medical Center.
I came to Penn from John Hopkins diagnosed with stage 4. Later diagnosis stage 3 at Penn. Went through chemo, radiation and the whipple procedure. I am a year out from the whipple and seem to be doing fine.
I was treated very successfully at UPenn Medical Center.
I came to Penn from John Hopkins diagnosed with stage 4. Later diagnosis stage 3 at Penn. Went through chemo, radiation and the whipple procedure. I am a year out from the whipple and seem to be doing fine.
Mayo-Rochester is an amazing facility. After I was diagnosed, I contacted them and they had me set with an appt to see a pancreatic oncologist within 2 weeks.
Has anyone had experience with mayo jacksonville for pancreatic cancer? Currently my husband is with NF cancer specialists. Whipple was not successful. 3 rounds of chemo did not shrink tumor. May look for 2 nd opinion.
Has anyone had experience with mayo jacksonville for pancreatic cancer? Currently my husband is with NF cancer specialists. Whipple was not successful. 3 rounds of chemo did not shrink tumor. May look for 2 nd opinion.
If your loved one had pancan, go to a pancan center of excellence.
When I say, "go," I mean move there - oncology at another location is not advisable, given the integrated nature of treatment - and, the differences between treatment at a center of excellence and a non-center of excellence.
My sister refused to do this, preferring oncology at her local hospital in order to remain with her cats. We made several trips back and forth to Mayo Rochester for imaging and assessments, This was a poor choice.
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Hmmm…interesting question.
Currently I live in Arizona and am being treated at Mayo in Arizona. A truly comprehensive cancer centre. My doctors are brilliant and importantly, truly caring people. The entire staff is amazing, no one ever seems to be having a ‘bad day’. I am very grateful for all they have done and are doing for me.
That being said, having spent time, having had medical care and having had my life saved by the incredible doctors and staff at “Mother Mayo”, the clinic in Rochester, I would be there if my home wasn’t here in Arizona.
If a person doesn’t live near a Mayo campus I would encourage them to consider going to Mayo-Rochester for treatment. It is a truly amazing place.
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3 ReactionsI would offer that all pancreatic cancer should be considered "advanced."
Based on my understanding of the various pancreatic cancers centers of excellence, and having been involved with my sister's pancreatic cancer battle - Mayo Rochester is (along with. few other places like MSKK, MDA, Johns Hopkins) the place I would relocate to - and, I mean move to Rochester.
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1 ReactionI have no firsthand knowledge of Mayo Clinics in Florida and Arizona, but I can vouch for the Mayo Clinic - Rochester. I'm a 75 y.o. guy and former health professional (RN-Paramedic) from the Stone Age who is continually amazed at the delivery, method and high quality of care here in Rochester. As a pancreatic cancer patient here who has received chemotherapy and radiation therapy (as well as one who will have a Whipple surgery in January), I feel like I'm in the right place. Good luck getting to the right place for you.
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4 ReactionsAfter a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, how quickly can I get treatment from Mayo Rochester?
For me, the biggest issue was insurance, as Mayo was not a covered provider. Once I got that handled (took 4 months!), I was able to get appointments within 2 weeks at Mayo. This was for the intention of surgery with Dr Truty. So he looked at my imaging before agreeing to see me. My recommendation is to first confirm Mayo is in network. Will need to know if referral is required. Once insurance is sorted, call Mayo directly.
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2 ReactionsI was treated very successfully at UPenn Medical Center.
I came to Penn from John Hopkins diagnosed with stage 4. Later diagnosis stage 3 at Penn. Went through chemo, radiation and the whipple procedure. I am a year out from the whipple and seem to be doing fine.
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2 ReactionsThat is incredibly wonderful, highlea!!
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1 ReactionMayo-Rochester is an amazing facility. After I was diagnosed, I contacted them and they had me set with an appt to see a pancreatic oncologist within 2 weeks.
Has anyone had experience with mayo jacksonville for pancreatic cancer? Currently my husband is with NF cancer specialists. Whipple was not successful. 3 rounds of chemo did not shrink tumor. May look for 2 nd opinion.
If your loved one had pancan, go to a pancan center of excellence.
When I say, "go," I mean move there - oncology at another location is not advisable, given the integrated nature of treatment - and, the differences between treatment at a center of excellence and a non-center of excellence.
My sister refused to do this, preferring oncology at her local hospital in order to remain with her cats. We made several trips back and forth to Mayo Rochester for imaging and assessments, This was a poor choice.