Hey Mamacita,

I'm glad you made a decision to go with your gut on the team. The fact that the CCC recommended the RO had to make you feel good. Researching your team members and their credentials is a vital step in giving you the confidence to move forward. I agree that there are many non CCC hospitals that are on the cutting edge and a teaching hospital is often filled with the best and brightest. Johns Hopkins is a teaching hospital and a CCC and I can tell you that some of the interns and students that attended to me during my treatment were scary smart! You'll be in good hands I'm sure.

Now, get yourself ready for the ride. No sugarcoating here...it's a rough one. It sounds like you have a good team behind you and one that is looking out for your best interests and survival. Now, go kick cancer's a$$!

Positive thoughts and prayers

"T"