Thanks Cheyrl. I go gor a CT scan on Monday. Surgery is scheduled for 8/20/22.

Fingers crossed this is the end of it!

Keep us posted - fingers, toes, eyes crossed that you have now found the perfect plan for you. Hugs

Donna

Than you Donna.

Hi Paul:

I am sorry to hear you have a tough surgery ahead of you, but I am happy to hear you have an option and are having a positive experience with Dr. Harrison. I, too had Dr. Jacobson with whom I also felt very confident. I agree that Dr. Harrison is a brilliant man. I had Dr. Berlach, wondering if that is the assistant you had. I was comfortable with him also. I hope the best for you.

I was blown away by the procedure you describe. I remember feeling like I was in some science fiction movie with my procedure. My Mother always says, "you gotta do what you gotta do".

I am sorry I have not been able to actively be back on the forum. We almost lost my Father 3x since July 11. He pulled through amazingly and is now in a skilled facility with a road ahead of him, but will be able to be going home after rehabilitation.

Please keep me posted on your progress. My prayers and positive thoughts are with you.

I'm sorry to hear abou your father, and glad he pulled through. Thanks if getting back to me, and appreciat your support, and giving the name of Dr, Harrison, otherwise, I may have went elsewhere.

I called Memorial Sloan Kettering, who I contacted before Beth Israel, and after submitting just about every single document, scan, and slide just to get an appointmrnt or a consultation, basically said, dont even bother to cone in for a consultation. I was dumb founded, , but glad I did not wait solely on them. They asked, and agreed, for them to send back my documents, which cost $400 to obtain, transmit.

Although not happy, MSK, does hsve an integrative Health center offering a variety of adjunct, alternative treatments like Reiki, aroma therapy, massage. You don't have to be a patient there, so I'll inquire tomorrow.

I had Reiki during my treatments when I was at University of Penn Hospital for outpatient radiation and Chemo prior to the brachytherapy at Beth Israel. They offered Reiki in Philly. It seems like more and more places are offering those types of alternative treatments. I liked it and it made me sleep really well at night.

Maybe they have something at Beth Israel. I was there for 8 days and since I was in isolation I never inquired.

I'm glad you found Dr. Harrison. You have another option now that you didn't have before and will know you have done everything available. My dear friend Dawn pushed me to go see Dr. Harrison and I feel I owe her my life for prodding me to see him even though the Philly doctors said they didn't think he would.

Hi Paul, I am also new to this... We can learn together I've had recurrence n it sucks... To me it's worst when they tell you the cancer is back than when they first diagnose you... Anyway, I've learned that us cancer patients need to keep a positive attitude and believe you will be ok... Have faith.. I will be praying for you...

Thanks Cindy. Find out the integrative treatment cost money lol. I'm not paying. Beth Israel has some integrative medicine, and will look into it, but will be out of commission after surgery also. I didn't know you were there that long? I was told for my surgery 3 days, but read in an abstract done there it range from 3-15 days. I saw Dt. Harrison, and gave me more confidence.

Thank you Edmar.