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I am a cancer survivor. Was treated @ Moffitt Cancer Center Tampa 2004. Still am checked out there annually. Moffitt is part of the University of South Flordia and on their campus. Not a bad ride--about an hour from The Villages on the N side of Tampa.

Visit the Moffitt site and see what you think. Check with the docs at your current Cancer center and see what their opinion is of Moffitt. Each patient has an interdisciplinary team. I think they are wonderful.

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Originally Posted by ajdeck (Post 369676)

Question is it wise to move to TV if you already have health issues? Just asking those who are in this sisuation what they think of the move they did at that time.

I have cancer which just returned. Kinda concerned about the 'how long' issue of life. Love TV and was all set to move but now wondering if all of it is worth it at this point.

Just asking opions of those who have been thru this.

Thanks (again)!

aj

I would move. Time is short so enjoy yourself now.

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Originally Posted by ajdeck (Post 369676)

To start with that is a tough question to answer because each of us are so different. But let me share with you our experience.
In 2005 my wife was diagnosed with cancer and the long term prognosis was not good. After the initial shock of the news wore off one of the first things we talked of was our retirement plans. We quickly agreed to do what we could to retire as soon as we could. She retired in 2006 due to her health but I had to wait until 2008 when we then moved to TV full time. Best decision we have ever made. She has now gone over 5yrs cancer free and still needs to have blood work every three months. We have no issues with the doctors we have met here and use for our care. She still keeps her primary doctor in CT who did her extensive treatment in 2005 and sees him once a year. We know that her cancer will return at some point but she has gone longer than expected being "clean" and the doctors now have better views of her future. I firmly believe that her success in this fight is the result of four things: her great attitude, the wonderful medical care she has received both in TV and CT, the wonderful lifestyle that we now enjoy and certainly not to be forgotten the many truly great friends that we now have in our lives.

Good luck with your decision and best wishes.