Surgery and treatment in Northern Wisconsin
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Surgery and treatment in Northern Wisconsin

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    • November 15, 2012 at 4:26 am
    wisconsinfamily
    Participant

    My family member was just diagnosed with Melanoma of unknown origin (axial tumor). He will be having PET and MRI this friday and surgery next Tuesday for complete lymphnode dissection. They stage him at III prior to PET. They are suggesting Ipilimumab and Interferon.

    Is anyone familiar with the Marshfiled group of oncology physicians and surgeons? If so, is he in good hands? Should they seek trials before going down the Ipil or IF road?

    Thank you for any input, this board is invaluable.

    My family member was just diagnosed with Melanoma of unknown origin (axial tumor). He will be having PET and MRI this friday and surgery next Tuesday for complete lymphnode dissection. They stage him at III prior to PET. They are suggesting Ipilimumab and Interferon.

    Is anyone familiar with the Marshfiled group of oncology physicians and surgeons? If so, is he in good hands? Should they seek trials before going down the Ipil or IF road?

    Thank you for any input, this board is invaluable.

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      • November 15, 2012 at 1:16 pm
      JC
      Participant

      I think most would suggest a National Cancer Institute approved comprehensive cancer center or other center of excellence for melanoma – to see a melanoma specialist for the best treatment.   Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana. . not sure which would be closest to northern Wisconsin:

      UW Carbone Cancer Center
      University of Wisconsin
      600 Highland Ave.
      Madison, Wisconsin 53792-0001
      (608) 262-5223
      1-800-622-8922

      Mayo Clinic Cancer Center  

      Mayo Clinic Rochester
      200 First Street, S.W.
      Rochester, Minnesota 55905
      (507) 266-4997

      Masonic Cancer Center

      University of Minnesota
      MMC 806, 420 Delaware Street S.E.
      Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
      (612) 624-8484
      (888) 226-2376

      Hubert Humphrey Cancer Center
      3435 W Broadway
      Robbinsdale, MN 55422
      (763) 581-2800

      Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

      The University of Iowa
      200 Hawkins Drive
      Iowa City, Iowa 52242
      (319) 353-8620
       
      Purdue University Center for Cancer Research

      Hansen Life Sciences Research Building
      South University Street
      West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-1524
      (765) 494-9129
       
      Indiana University Simon Cancer Center   

      Indiana Cancer Pavilion
      535 Barnhill Drive, Room 455
      Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5289
      (317) 278-0070
       
      The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute   

      Wayne State University School of Medicine
      4100 John R
      Detroit, Michigan 48201
      (800) KARMANOS
       
      University of Michigan Cancer Center   

      1500 East Medical Center Drive
      Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0942
      (734) 936-1831
      Toll Free: (800) 865-1125
       

      Loyola University Health System
      2160 S First Ave
      Maywood, IL 60153
      (888) 584-7888
       

      Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center

      Northwestern University

      303 E. Superior Street

      Suite 3-125

      Chicago, Illinois 60611

      (312) 908-5250

      Rush Medical Center
      1653 W Congress Pkwy
      Chicago, IL 60612
      (312) 942-5000
      (888) 352-7874
       

      University of Chicago Cancer Center  

      5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2115

      Chicago, Illinois 60637-1470

      (773) 702-6180

      • November 15, 2012 at 1:16 pm
      JC
      Participant

      I think most would suggest a National Cancer Institute approved comprehensive cancer center or other center of excellence for melanoma – to see a melanoma specialist for the best treatment.   Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana. . not sure which would be closest to northern Wisconsin:

      UW Carbone Cancer Center
      University of Wisconsin
      600 Highland Ave.
      Madison, Wisconsin 53792-0001
      (608) 262-5223
      1-800-622-8922

      Mayo Clinic Cancer Center  

      Mayo Clinic Rochester
      200 First Street, S.W.
      Rochester, Minnesota 55905
      (507) 266-4997

      Masonic Cancer Center

      University of Minnesota
      MMC 806, 420 Delaware Street S.E.
      Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
      (612) 624-8484
      (888) 226-2376

      Hubert Humphrey Cancer Center
      3435 W Broadway
      Robbinsdale, MN 55422
      (763) 581-2800

      Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

      The University of Iowa
      200 Hawkins Drive
      Iowa City, Iowa 52242
      (319) 353-8620
       
      Purdue University Center for Cancer Research

      Hansen Life Sciences Research Building
      South University Street
      West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-1524
      (765) 494-9129
       
      Indiana University Simon Cancer Center   

      Indiana Cancer Pavilion
      535 Barnhill Drive, Room 455
      Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5289
      (317) 278-0070
       
      The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute   

      Wayne State University School of Medicine
      4100 John R
      Detroit, Michigan 48201
      (800) KARMANOS
       
      University of Michigan Cancer Center   

      1500 East Medical Center Drive
      Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0942
      (734) 936-1831
      Toll Free: (800) 865-1125
       

      Loyola University Health System
      2160 S First Ave
      Maywood, IL 60153
      (888) 584-7888
       

      Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center

      Northwestern University

      303 E. Superior Street

      Suite 3-125

      Chicago, Illinois 60611

      (312) 908-5250

      Rush Medical Center
      1653 W Congress Pkwy
      Chicago, IL 60612
      (312) 942-5000
      (888) 352-7874
       

      University of Chicago Cancer Center  

      5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2115

      Chicago, Illinois 60637-1470

      (773) 702-6180

      • November 15, 2012 at 1:16 pm
      JC
      Participant

      I think most would suggest a National Cancer Institute approved comprehensive cancer center or other center of excellence for melanoma – to see a melanoma specialist for the best treatment.   Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana. . not sure which would be closest to northern Wisconsin:

      UW Carbone Cancer Center
      University of Wisconsin
      600 Highland Ave.
      Madison, Wisconsin 53792-0001
      (608) 262-5223
      1-800-622-8922

      Mayo Clinic Cancer Center  

      Mayo Clinic Rochester
      200 First Street, S.W.
      Rochester, Minnesota 55905
      (507) 266-4997

      Masonic Cancer Center

      University of Minnesota
      MMC 806, 420 Delaware Street S.E.
      Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
      (612) 624-8484
      (888) 226-2376

      Hubert Humphrey Cancer Center
      3435 W Broadway
      Robbinsdale, MN 55422
      (763) 581-2800

      Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

      The University of Iowa
      200 Hawkins Drive
      Iowa City, Iowa 52242
      (319) 353-8620
       
      Purdue University Center for Cancer Research

      Hansen Life Sciences Research Building
      South University Street
      West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-1524
      (765) 494-9129
       
      Indiana University Simon Cancer Center   

      Indiana Cancer Pavilion
      535 Barnhill Drive, Room 455
      Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5289
      (317) 278-0070
       
      The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute   

      Wayne State University School of Medicine
      4100 John R
      Detroit, Michigan 48201
      (800) KARMANOS
       
      University of Michigan Cancer Center   

      1500 East Medical Center Drive
      Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0942
      (734) 936-1831
      Toll Free: (800) 865-1125
       

      Loyola University Health System
      2160 S First Ave
      Maywood, IL 60153
      (888) 584-7888
       

      Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center

      Northwestern University

      303 E. Superior Street

      Suite 3-125

      Chicago, Illinois 60611

      (312) 908-5250

      Rush Medical Center
      1653 W Congress Pkwy
      Chicago, IL 60612
      (312) 942-5000
      (888) 352-7874
       

      University of Chicago Cancer Center  

      5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2115

      Chicago, Illinois 60637-1470

      (773) 702-6180

      • November 15, 2012 at 7:30 pm
      MikeWI
      Participant

      I go to the UW Carbone Cancer Center as I live in South Central wisconsin.  Doctor Mark Albertini is very easy to deal with and is highly regarded in his field.  He has lots of compassion for patients.  The Carbone Cancer Center also shares information with the Mayo clinic.  They asked for a second opinion from Mayo before I did Interferon.

      I believe Yoopergirl goes to the Marshfield clinic, with some consultation with the Carbone Cancer Center.  She may be able to tell you more about them.

      Lastly IPI versus interferon.  I never did IPI, but I did do interferon.  It was rough but I am glad I did it.  I knew ahead of time of its limited effectiveness, but felt a need to try something to prevent the cancer from coming back.

       

      Thanks,

      MikeWI

      Stage 2c NED
       

      • November 15, 2012 at 7:30 pm
      MikeWI
      Participant

      I go to the UW Carbone Cancer Center as I live in South Central wisconsin.  Doctor Mark Albertini is very easy to deal with and is highly regarded in his field.  He has lots of compassion for patients.  The Carbone Cancer Center also shares information with the Mayo clinic.  They asked for a second opinion from Mayo before I did Interferon.

      I believe Yoopergirl goes to the Marshfield clinic, with some consultation with the Carbone Cancer Center.  She may be able to tell you more about them.

      Lastly IPI versus interferon.  I never did IPI, but I did do interferon.  It was rough but I am glad I did it.  I knew ahead of time of its limited effectiveness, but felt a need to try something to prevent the cancer from coming back.

       

      Thanks,

      MikeWI

      Stage 2c NED
       

      • November 15, 2012 at 7:30 pm
      MikeWI
      Participant

      I go to the UW Carbone Cancer Center as I live in South Central wisconsin.  Doctor Mark Albertini is very easy to deal with and is highly regarded in his field.  He has lots of compassion for patients.  The Carbone Cancer Center also shares information with the Mayo clinic.  They asked for a second opinion from Mayo before I did Interferon.

      I believe Yoopergirl goes to the Marshfield clinic, with some consultation with the Carbone Cancer Center.  She may be able to tell you more about them.

      Lastly IPI versus interferon.  I never did IPI, but I did do interferon.  It was rough but I am glad I did it.  I knew ahead of time of its limited effectiveness, but felt a need to try something to prevent the cancer from coming back.

       

      Thanks,

      MikeWI

      Stage 2c NED
       

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