Guest guest Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 With his cancer, he might be best served by going to a center that specialzes in PCa. How close are you to NY or Philladelphia? Sloan Kettering in NY and Fox Chase in Philly might be good options for second opinions. Kathy > --- Spoke with the Doctor > > Date: Sat, October 28, 2006 4:34 am > To: ProstateCancerSupport > > > > > > > I spoke with my dad's doctor and he infomred me that what he suggested > to my dad was doing a combination of harmone therapy, seeds and > external radiation. (Gleason scores were 8s and a 9). My dad is going > for a CAT Scan and BONE Scan on Wed. > My question, we are setting up a second opinion appointment for him, > but I feel like we this is something that we need start treatment on > quickly. Are doctors sensitive to that, do they get you in right > away? I know that he needs to see an oncologist, has anyone ever hear > of Dr. DiPaolo in New Brunswick, NJ? > I know I hear, take you time to make the right decision and don't rush > into anything, do your research, but he does have the highly aggressive > cancer and now I feel like I am spinning my wheels > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 With his cancer, he might be best served by going to a center that specialzes in PCa. How close are you to NY or Philladelphia? Sloan Kettering in NY and Fox Chase in Philly might be good options for second opinions. Kathy > --- Spoke with the Doctor > > Date: Sat, October 28, 2006 4:34 am > To: ProstateCancerSupport > > > > > > > I spoke with my dad's doctor and he infomred me that what he suggested > to my dad was doing a combination of harmone therapy, seeds and > external radiation. (Gleason scores were 8s and a 9). My dad is going > for a CAT Scan and BONE Scan on Wed. > My question, we are setting up a second opinion appointment for him, > but I feel like we this is something that we need start treatment on > quickly. Are doctors sensitive to that, do they get you in right > away? I know that he needs to see an oncologist, has anyone ever hear > of Dr. DiPaolo in New Brunswick, NJ? > I know I hear, take you time to make the right decision and don't rush > into anything, do your research, but he does have the highly aggressive > cancer and now I feel like I am spinning my wheels > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 With his cancer, he might be best served by going to a center that specialzes in PCa. How close are you to NY or Philladelphia? Sloan Kettering in NY and Fox Chase in Philly might be good options for second opinions. Kathy > --- Spoke with the Doctor > > Date: Sat, October 28, 2006 4:34 am > To: ProstateCancerSupport > > > > > > > I spoke with my dad's doctor and he infomred me that what he suggested > to my dad was doing a combination of harmone therapy, seeds and > external radiation. (Gleason scores were 8s and a 9). My dad is going > for a CAT Scan and BONE Scan on Wed. > My question, we are setting up a second opinion appointment for him, > but I feel like we this is something that we need start treatment on > quickly. Are doctors sensitive to that, do they get you in right > away? I know that he needs to see an oncologist, has anyone ever hear > of Dr. DiPaolo in New Brunswick, NJ? > I know I hear, take you time to make the right decision and don't rush > into anything, do your research, but he does have the highly aggressive > cancer and now I feel like I am spinning my wheels > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 A great medical center for PC is where I'm being treated UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco. Consistantly in the top 10 hospitals nationally, with an exemplary Urology Oncology Department. I have met men in the waiting room who have come from as far away as Russia and Australia to see these doctors. If anyone would need help getting an appointment, which is sometimes trciky let me know. The head of the department is Dr. Carroll who is one of the most respected in his field in the world. You are all in my prayers every day. We shall overcome!TerryOn 10/28/06, paulascillia <paulascillia@... > wrote: I spoke with my dad's doctor and he infomred me that what he suggested to my dad was doing a combination of harmone therapy, seeds and external radiation. (Gleason scores were 8s and a 9). My dad is going for a CAT Scan and BONE Scan on Wed. My question, we are setting up a second opinion appointment for him, but I feel like we this is something that we need start treatment on quickly. Are doctors sensitive to that, do they get you in right away? I know that he needs to see an oncologist, has anyone ever hear of Dr. DiPaolo in New Brunswick, NJ? I know I hear, take you time to make the right decision and don't rush into anything, do your research, but he does have the highly aggressive cancer and now I feel like I am spinning my wheels -- Terry Brejla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 does anyone know what the top 10 hospitals in the US are? Re: Spoke with the Doctor A great medical center for PC is where I'm being treated UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco. Consistantly in the top 10 hospitals nationally, with an exemplary Urology Oncology Department. I have met men in the waiting room who have come from as far away as Russia and Australia to see these doctors. If anyone would need help getting an appointment, which is sometimes trciky let me know. The head of the department is Dr. Carroll who is one of the most respected in his field in the world. You are all in my prayers every day. We shall overcome!Terry On 10/28/06, paulascillia <paulascillia > wrote: I spoke with my dad's doctor and he infomred me that what he suggested to my dad was doing a combination of harmone therapy, seeds and external radiation. (Gleason scores were 8s and a 9). My dad is going for a CAT Scan and BONE Scan on Wed. My question, we are setting up a second opinion appointment for him, but I feel like we this is something that we need start treatment on quickly. Are doctors sensitive to that, do they get you in right away? I know that he needs to see an oncologist, has anyone ever hear of Dr. DiPaolo in New Brunswick, NJ?I know I hear, take you time to make the right decision and don't rush into anything, do your research, but he does have the highly aggressive cancer and now I feel like I am spinning my wheels-- Terry Brejla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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