"Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 939 | [quote=davidcpa]So if you do your homework and are satisfied that you or your loved one will get the same or better treatment locally then you have made the best possible decision but if you have any doubts then stick with the facility that minimizes the risks. [/quote]
Totally agree and there are probably more times that you should have treatment at the CCC vs a local facility but I wanted to put a face to the alternative that so far has worked for us. I did do tons of research and got several opionions before we made our choice. Some people would choose not to be bombarded with all that input and simply take the path of least resistance but I say..knowledge is power! Had I had any concerns we certainly would have chosen to stay in Tampa for that 7 weeks.
I think we are definitely on the same page here...due diligence is in order.
Deb
Deb..caregiver to husband, age 63 at diagnosis, former smoker who quit in 1997. DIAGNOSIS: 6/26/07 SCC right tonsil/BOT T4N0M0 TREATMENT START: 8/9/07 cisplatin/taxol X 7..IMRT twice daily X 31.5. TREATMENT END: 10/1/07 PEG OUT: 1/08 PORT OUT: 4/09 FOLLOWUP: Now only annual exams. ALL CLEAR!
Passed away 1/7/17 RIP Bill
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