Garrett, a CCC is a comprehensive cancer center. They are the top cancer facilities in the US. A whole team of specialists discuss each individual case and work together to develop a treatment plan for each patient. They follow NCI guidelines which lays out what course of treatment will give the patient the best outcome.

Cancer Centers

Thanks for the clarification about the CCC's. So Yes and No. I went thru Penn Medicine as a whole. They have two cancer centers. My doctor, who happens to specialize in sarcoma practiced out of the center that was not designated a "CCC" but he's one of the two or three sarcoma specialists within 40 or 50 miles of my home... at least. I felt he was a good choice. In my opinion, definitely took great and consideration making treatment plans for me.

I also know Penn Medicine happens to have something called a "tumor board" where large teams of different specialists discuss treatment options (I'm not sure if it was for all patients, but I know for a fact I was discussed).

I'm by no means a medical professional, but I do have an educational background in bio/chem so explanations had the potential to go in depth. I asked tons of questions and felt pretty good about most answers. I'd say the only thing I really rushed into was the surgery itself, just because I personally believe I've had the mass for a long time and wanted it out.

Wendy - Thank you for that awesome reply. I appreciate it.

Thank you all.