 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | There are many top hospitals in the NY area. Sloan Kettering, NYU, Mt Siani and Beth Isreal are all excellent facilities. Off the top of my head Im not sure which are CCC's but I think at least Sloan Kettering is. A CCC is much more than a facility that uses a team based approach. It has been awarded the CCC distinction by the NCI (National Cancer Institute) by meeting strict criteria and works with research. There are also cancer centers (CC's) that have met many NCI guidelines to be recognized as top facilities. Bottom line is to find a team where you feel you will get the best attention are most comfortable, some place that will fit your needs and go with it. You can always opt for second opinions as situations arise.
Best wishes with everything!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
