Hi all-
There's 3 weeks worth of drawback at John Hopkins' ENT department. Despite of its outstanding reputation, I've been told that there's no rush to have surgery (TT) and now my biopsy slide had not been checked by ENT doctor and also she had not contacted my Endo doctor. I can say that I'm very frustrated and I'm not going to be patient with the biopsy/cancer game. I'm about to blow up "This is my body! I'm going to get the best treatments at all cost!" and I would jump in Delta and whisk off to the best cancer treatment anywhere in USA. I refuse to worry about money anymore.
So hypoethetically (sp?) if you want to go back to square one, which hospital would you wish to go at all cost?
Joined: Sep 2009
Baylor Medical in Dallas Texas. Just had a total thyroidectomy Sept 9th!!! The care was great!!!
Joined: Jun 2009
My TT was done at my local university hospital by their very skilled staff surgeon. No complaints there and yes, it was scheduled about a month out.
But not having your slides read for three weeks doesn't seem fair nor sensible.
When my Ca came back I eventually ended up at the Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville. No delays there. I drive down early in the day, have lab work done first, then CT scans, then, a couple hours later the consultation with my oncologist. He has the lab and CT reports in hand and we discuss them. When that appointment is over I drive home.
Joined: Oct 2009
MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston Texas. I've been gong there since 2000 and it's great. It's rated number 1 in the US.
Joined: Oct 2009
Yes, MD Anderson or Sloan Kettering. I just returned from MDA. My local endo and surgeon here were great, but I went for 2nd opinion and I can't say enough about what a great experience it was. Testing and appts. went smoothly and we were in and out in 5 days with answers to ALL of our questions! The hotels in the area have "medical rates" so all are usually under $100. Message me if you want more info.
Joined: Nov 2009
Hello,
I vote for City of Hope in Duarte California. Top research and specializes.
www.city of hope.com
good luck