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My husband and I strongly believe in getting a second opinion and going to the best facility available. Our local oncologist is great, but was not a spe cialist for MDS. We immediately got an appointment at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa soon after diagnosis and saw a specialist. At the time, my husband was in a watch and wait situation. However, when his blast suddenly skyrocketed to 50%, he was told it was time for a stem cell transplant. We were so glad to already have a foot in the door at Moffitt and be able to proceed quickly to induction chemo. Our local oncologist was never out of the picture as he and the Moffitt doctor conversed on the phone. He also said that although my husband could have the induction locally, he would actually recommend going to Moffitt as those nurses do those infusions every day and the ones locally would not be as qualified. If we had stayed with the local oncologist, my husband would not have had the opportunity for a stem cell transplant. (age 74) Go to the best!
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