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  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #22
    EricL said:

    starting 1/15/13

    Everything is localized.  No spreading.  Starting chemo/radiation this afternoon 1/15/13.  I went to University of Chicago who is also rated high and spoke to an oncologist i found who specializes in anal cancer and he confirmed that they would do exactly the same as my first opinion with the exact same drugs.  I have found that for at least anal cancer, the treatment is pretty generic in terms of amount of radiation and chemo drugs as long as you go to a qualified place.

    Hi EricL--

    That is very good news about your tumor being localized.  I'm glad you have found a good hospital and oncologist--may you be in good hands.  I hope all goes well today for you.  Day one is always a little scary, but I'm sure you'll do fine.  Please let us know how it goes.

  • Marynb
    Marynb Member Posts: 1,118
    #23
    EricL said:

    starting 1/15/13

    Everything is localized.  No spreading.  Starting chemo/radiation this afternoon 1/15/13.  I went to University of Chicago who is also rated high and spoke to an oncologist i found who specializes in anal cancer and he confirmed that they would do exactly the same as my first opinion with the exact same drugs.  I have found that for at least anal cancer, the treatment is pretty generic in terms of amount of radiation and chemo drugs as long as you go to a qualified place.

    Eric
    Good luck! You are in my thoughts and prayers today?
  • Angela_K
    Angela_K Member Posts: 374 Member
    #24
    mp327 said:

    Marynb
    I did not mean to imply that someone should choose a facility based primarily on convenience. I simply meant that having treatment close to home definitely has some advantages. People need to go where they are confident that they will get the best care. It requires a little homework and asking lots of questions. I happen to be fortunate in that I live in the outskirts of a large metro area and have access to some of the best healthcare in this country. Not everyone goes to MDA for treatment and some who do do not have good outcomes. Some people also have circumstances that do not make it possible for them to be treated far away from home. All things have to be considered, that's all I was saying.

    Absolutely!

    Totally agree with you, Martha.  People do need to go where THEY are confident they will experience optimal healing, which includes body, mind and spirit. And that can be done at a reputable facility not on the "top ten list." Each person has their own set of circumstances and need to feel good about their path to healing, wherever they may be! 

    Blessings and peace to all!

  • Angela_K
    Angela_K Member Posts: 374 Member
    #25
    Marynb said:

    Ratings of Hospitals for Cancer
    Hi clovergirl and EricL,

    I just want to tell you the 2012 ratings for hospitals for cancer treatments.

    1. MD Andersen
    2. Memorial Sloan Kettering
    3. Johns Hopkins
    4. Mayo Clinic
    5. Dana Farber
    6. Cleveland Clinic
    7. Mass General Hospital

    Also, for anal cancer some top research comes out of University of California San Fransisco.

    You can't go wrong with any of these hospitals for treatment. Good luck.

    And . . .

    . . .there are many more medical facilities out there that have highly regarded cancer treatment centers experienced in treating anal cancer and a number of us on this Board have been treated by them and have experienced outstanding outcomes.

    Blessings!

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