I like to have the best of both worlds, a distant CCC, which is not far in NYC, but going 15 miles can take a few hours, and a local oncologist. who I keep in the loop with everything, who can handle any minor, sometimes life threatening, after care issues, as happened to me several times with severe anemia, acute kidney failure, infections, that were treated, hospitalized locally. A distant CCC may be too far away, doctor may not be available, and top ones seem to be away often giving lectures, attending seminars. A local dr may have even referred some to a CCC, who do the treatment planning, surgery, chemo, radiation, who may have a working relationship with a CCC, which is even better. Good luck.