The best measure of what you will get is what had been done. My wife was diagnosed with Pancreas cancer and a abdominal tumor in the villages by a Dr. We immediately
went to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville for a second opinion. Results: After 6 hours of surgery no Pancreas cancer, no abdominal tumor. BUT: Stage 3 Uterus cancer with 8 Lymph Nodes also involved. Suggestion: Immediate surgery. Results: Surgery completed and all indications of cancer removed. After 2 of 3 months cancer tests she is completely cancer free and if she can go one more year with same tests results she will be considered CURED by Mayo clinic standards. Had she continued with the Villages Medical community it is an open question as to how long she would have lasted. The question is still why would anyone rely on the villages medical community when within 2 hour and 45 minutes you have one of the very best medical facilies Some other poinst: How many have waited in a Dr. waiting room for an hour or so in The Villages. At Mayo when a Dr appointment is is scheduled you will see that Dr at that time. If you will exceed 3 days for a treatment (transplants, radiation chemo, etc) you can apply to stay at the Gabriel House which can accomondate 28 patients with beautiful rooms, kitchens, etc etc and the cost is $45 a night and you must have a 24/7 caretaker with you which is included in the $45. The portal you will receive will allow you to see the results of your various tests, (e.g. blood, cat scans, MRi's etc etc) when the Dr receives them. Depending upon the problems you may have a team of 3 physicans who will meet with you when you go to the clinic. As you can see there are wonderful treatments and care within 2 hours and 45 minutes away. The question is whether your health is worth the effort to get some of the best?
