[Bobcuse]

Would appreciate any recommendations for lung surgeons or oncologists for lung cancer.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by Bobcuse

Would appreciate any recommendations for lung surgeons or oncologists for lung cancer.

I am going to assume that this diagnosis has been made and they must have suggested someone to you. But, I can tell you that if this diagnosis was made to someone in my home I would run, not walk, to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. I may be wrong, but I don't think you could do better. You would go through their superb facility for a procedure and be able to have the required after care right here in TV. It's a pain because it is a two hour drive each way, but they have two hotels right on their campus that cater to their patients.

If you want information on Mayo please pm me.

[duffysmom]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I am going to assume that this diagnosis has been made and they must have suggested someone to you. But, I can tell you that if this diagnosis was made to someone in my home I would run, not walk, to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. I may be wrong, but I don't think you could do better. You would go through their superb facility for a procedure and be able to have the required after care right here in TV. It's a pain because it is a two hour drive each way, but they have two hotels right on their campus that cater to their patients.

If you want information on Mayo please pm me.

I so agree with Madelaine's post. I ran to Mayo when I needed surgery and they came through for me. Please consider them, I did not need a referral.

[towgo]

Dr. Merry Markham Shands Hospital. the best.

[Hanny43]

My husband was diagnost 6 years ago and doing fine now, thanks to Ocala Oncology and Dr, Reynolds along with Dr. Catalano of RIV (Radiological Institute of the Villages). Cancer free!

[Edjkoz]

One of the best places is Moffitt Cancer Hospital in Tampa

[suebanj]

I had stage 1 lung cancer 5 years ago. My upper left lobe was removed by Dr. Adrian Finol who is a thoracic surgeon. He was very caring and explained everything he did. I felt very comfortable with him. He is here in The Villages. Positive thoughts are going your way.....

[PennBF]

Historically voted the best Cancer Hospital in the US is MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. I am sure there are a lot of great Dr's and Hospital. I think I would want at a minimum a teaching hospital and one that has a great reputation. Both
MD Anderson and Mayo both have these and may be good alternatives>?

[NYGUY]

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa is one of only 41 Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States as designated by The National Cancer Institute and the only one in Florida.