Rads Local or MDA (Houston)?

Crabbiepattie - I live in Vegas but am in a trial at MD Anderson with the third step being radiation.  I was allowed to have my chemo in Vegas and they gave me the option of Vegas or Houston for surgery (I chose Houston) but from the start they were very insistent that I had to have radiation in Houston.  I have a met at T-11 on my spine and the doctors in Vegas didn't want to touch it, their feeling was since it isn't bothering me why mess with it.  We didn't like this approach and after meeting with the docs at MD Anderson I chose to receive treatment there.  From the get go the docs in Vegas said they couldn't cure me but MD Anderson wanted to try so we liked their attitude much better.

As far as specifics as to why their radiation technology is better I really can't say so hopefully somebody who has researched the specifics will be along to answer the question for both of us.

If you decide you want to be treated there, or at least go for a second opinion, I was able to get in within about 2 weeks from my initial call.  I believe that it you already have a cancer diagnosis they fast track you into an appointment.

Hope this helps a little and good luck to you.

Lorraine

I had already had my radiation locally for my IDC dx before I was diagnosed with IBC a year later and sent to MDA.  It only took me about 3 weeks to get an appointment in Houston.  Good luck.