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    • April 16, 2012 at 3:43 pm
    Bonnets
    Participant

    WIth my hubby having surgerey for tumor removal on Friday, with Sentinal node biopsy, I'm thinking ahead. If the tumor cells have spread to the noded we will be looking  for melanoma specialist. Since we are in the Hudson Valley I am thinking SKM. Is there more than 1 specialist there? Is there anyplace else in the NY, CT area we shud consider? Jean

    WIth my hubby having surgerey for tumor removal on Friday, with Sentinal node biopsy, I'm thinking ahead. If the tumor cells have spread to the noded we will be looking  for melanoma specialist. Since we are in the Hudson Valley I am thinking SKM. Is there more than 1 specialist there? Is there anyplace else in the NY, CT area we shud consider? Jean

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      • April 16, 2012 at 4:40 pm
      Linny
      Participant

      I'm sure Sloan-Kettering will have more than one melanoma specialist whom you can consult. Additional melanoma treatment centers in your area are listed here:

      http://www.melanoma.org/learn-more/melanoma-treatment-centers

      Good luck to your hubby on Friday.

      • April 16, 2012 at 4:40 pm
      Linny
      Participant

      I'm sure Sloan-Kettering will have more than one melanoma specialist whom you can consult. Additional melanoma treatment centers in your area are listed here:

      http://www.melanoma.org/learn-more/melanoma-treatment-centers

      Good luck to your hubby on Friday.

      • April 16, 2012 at 4:40 pm
      Linny
      Participant

      I'm sure Sloan-Kettering will have more than one melanoma specialist whom you can consult. Additional melanoma treatment centers in your area are listed here:

      http://www.melanoma.org/learn-more/melanoma-treatment-centers

      Good luck to your hubby on Friday.

      • April 16, 2012 at 8:46 pm
      jim Breitfeller
      Participant

      Jean,

      You may want to look into:

      SKM ..Dr. Jedd Wolchok

      Yale Ct ..Dr. Mario Sznol

      Also you should have the tumor checked for mutations.

      If BRAF positive, then  Dr. Keith Flaherty at MGH in Boston

      Best regards,

      Jimmy B

      • April 16, 2012 at 8:46 pm
      jim Breitfeller
      Participant

      Jean,

      You may want to look into:

      SKM ..Dr. Jedd Wolchok

      Yale Ct ..Dr. Mario Sznol

      Also you should have the tumor checked for mutations.

      If BRAF positive, then  Dr. Keith Flaherty at MGH in Boston

      Best regards,

      Jimmy B

      • April 16, 2012 at 8:46 pm
      jim Breitfeller
      Participant

      Jean,

      You may want to look into:

      SKM ..Dr. Jedd Wolchok

      Yale Ct ..Dr. Mario Sznol

      Also you should have the tumor checked for mutations.

      If BRAF positive, then  Dr. Keith Flaherty at MGH in Boston

      Best regards,

      Jimmy B

      • April 16, 2012 at 9:55 pm
      Bonnets
      Participant

      Thank you, I'm told don't jump the gun, but with his path report, can't help but do so! Jean

      • April 16, 2012 at 9:55 pm
      Bonnets
      Participant

      Thank you, I'm told don't jump the gun, but with his path report, can't help but do so! Jean

      • April 16, 2012 at 9:55 pm
      Bonnets
      Participant

      Thank you, I'm told don't jump the gun, but with his path report, can't help but do so! Jean

      • April 17, 2012 at 3:53 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Perfect timing.Just this hour got back from NYU-Cancer Institute in NYC.Had first meeting with their top specialist Dr.Anna Pavlick.Feel I could not be in better hands.Went out of the way to see I had new Cat sacns & Brain MRI  done today.She has the credentials and patient skills that I trust my life to.You are treated as a patient and person by everyone there.As opposed to my experience at SMK.There I felt only as a potential clinical trial number.For me at this point I would definitely choose  NYUCI.They take such an intrest in you that tomorrow the Dr. will call and give me the results to the tests.Any questions you have I may be able to answer you can email me at  putnamvalley@optonline.net    Prayers go out to you both.     Al

      • April 17, 2012 at 3:53 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Perfect timing.Just this hour got back from NYU-Cancer Institute in NYC.Had first meeting with their top specialist Dr.Anna Pavlick.Feel I could not be in better hands.Went out of the way to see I had new Cat sacns & Brain MRI  done today.She has the credentials and patient skills that I trust my life to.You are treated as a patient and person by everyone there.As opposed to my experience at SMK.There I felt only as a potential clinical trial number.For me at this point I would definitely choose  NYUCI.They take such an intrest in you that tomorrow the Dr. will call and give me the results to the tests.Any questions you have I may be able to answer you can email me at  putnamvalley@optonline.net    Prayers go out to you both.     Al

        • April 17, 2012 at 1:15 pm
        Richard_K
        Participant
        For over two years, I also have been a patient of Dr. Pavlick. She and her staff are great; I am treated as if I am her only patient. In my opinion, it would be very difficult to find any better care.
        Dick
        • April 17, 2012 at 1:15 pm
        Richard_K
        Participant
        For over two years, I also have been a patient of Dr. Pavlick. She and her staff are great; I am treated as if I am her only patient. In my opinion, it would be very difficult to find any better care.
        Dick
        • April 17, 2012 at 1:15 pm
        Richard_K
        Participant
        For over two years, I also have been a patient of Dr. Pavlick. She and her staff are great; I am treated as if I am her only patient. In my opinion, it would be very difficult to find any better care.
        Dick
      • April 17, 2012 at 3:53 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Perfect timing.Just this hour got back from NYU-Cancer Institute in NYC.Had first meeting with their top specialist Dr.Anna Pavlick.Feel I could not be in better hands.Went out of the way to see I had new Cat sacns & Brain MRI  done today.She has the credentials and patient skills that I trust my life to.You are treated as a patient and person by everyone there.As opposed to my experience at SMK.There I felt only as a potential clinical trial number.For me at this point I would definitely choose  NYUCI.They take such an intrest in you that tomorrow the Dr. will call and give me the results to the tests.Any questions you have I may be able to answer you can email me at  putnamvalley@optonline.net    Prayers go out to you both.     Al

      • April 17, 2012 at 10:41 am
      Bonnets
      Participant

      Al, thanks for the information. We will definitely consider NYU, sounds like the kind of place we need. Will know more after

      the surgery on Friday. This is such a freightening ride! Also fighting Gout, which he has never experienced before. Jean

      • April 17, 2012 at 10:41 am
      Bonnets
      Participant

      Al, thanks for the information. We will definitely consider NYU, sounds like the kind of place we need. Will know more after

      the surgery on Friday. This is such a freightening ride! Also fighting Gout, which he has never experienced before. Jean

      • April 17, 2012 at 10:41 am
      Bonnets
      Participant

      Al, thanks for the information. We will definitely consider NYU, sounds like the kind of place we need. Will know more after

      the surgery on Friday. This is such a freightening ride! Also fighting Gout, which he has never experienced before. Jean

        • April 17, 2012 at 1:15 pm
        Gene_S
        Participant

        For the gout try tart cherry juice.  Many prayers for Friday surgery.

        • April 17, 2012 at 1:15 pm
        Gene_S
        Participant

        For the gout try tart cherry juice.  Many prayers for Friday surgery.

        • April 17, 2012 at 1:15 pm
        Gene_S
        Participant

        For the gout try tart cherry juice.  Many prayers for Friday surgery.

        • April 17, 2012 at 4:58 pm
        Erinmay22
        Participant

        I hear great things about NYU.  I am treated Sloan Kettering (along with several others on the board).  They have about 6 Melanoma specialist.  I see Dr Dickson – who is great!  I think when you set up an appointment there you get whoever is available (unless you want to wait for someone).  Then you stick with that doctor.  They (like several other places) all review the cases together.

        Positive thoughts and prayers your way!

        Erin

        • April 17, 2012 at 4:58 pm
        Erinmay22
        Participant

        I hear great things about NYU.  I am treated Sloan Kettering (along with several others on the board).  They have about 6 Melanoma specialist.  I see Dr Dickson – who is great!  I think when you set up an appointment there you get whoever is available (unless you want to wait for someone).  Then you stick with that doctor.  They (like several other places) all review the cases together.

        Positive thoughts and prayers your way!

        Erin

        • April 17, 2012 at 4:58 pm
        Erinmay22
        Participant

        I hear great things about NYU.  I am treated Sloan Kettering (along with several others on the board).  They have about 6 Melanoma specialist.  I see Dr Dickson – who is great!  I think when you set up an appointment there you get whoever is available (unless you want to wait for someone).  Then you stick with that doctor.  They (like several other places) all review the cases together.

        Positive thoughts and prayers your way!

        Erin

        • April 17, 2012 at 5:16 pm
        Snickers60
        Participant

        For Gout also try a glass of soda water every day.   It alkalizes the acid in the Gout !

        • April 17, 2012 at 5:16 pm
        Snickers60
        Participant

        For Gout also try a glass of soda water every day.   It alkalizes the acid in the Gout !

        • April 17, 2012 at 5:16 pm
        Snickers60
        Participant

        For Gout also try a glass of soda water every day.   It alkalizes the acid in the Gout !

      • April 17, 2012 at 5:31 pm
      NYKaren
      Participant
      Hi, I too am treated at Sloan and think the care there is fantastic. I am a patient of dr. Wolchok and he couldn’t be more caring, in addition to his amazing creds. Went to Yale-new haven w/ Dr. Sznol. He too is amazing & his whole team is just great. Also @ Sloan is my onc. Derm, Alan Halpern. Love him too.
      Just so u don’t think I’m on 1 big love-fest here, started this journey @ North Shore/LIJ, dislike treating doc & the whole place! I’ll always wonder if I had gone to Sloan first, would I have had such a quick re-currance, but I try to remember “don’t look back!”
      Good luck,
      karen
      • April 17, 2012 at 5:31 pm
      NYKaren
      Participant
      Hi, I too am treated at Sloan and think the care there is fantastic. I am a patient of dr. Wolchok and he couldn’t be more caring, in addition to his amazing creds. Went to Yale-new haven w/ Dr. Sznol. He too is amazing & his whole team is just great. Also @ Sloan is my onc. Derm, Alan Halpern. Love him too.
      Just so u don’t think I’m on 1 big love-fest here, started this journey @ North Shore/LIJ, dislike treating doc & the whole place! I’ll always wonder if I had gone to Sloan first, would I have had such a quick re-currance, but I try to remember “don’t look back!”
      Good luck,
      karen
      • April 17, 2012 at 5:31 pm
      NYKaren
      Participant
      Hi, I too am treated at Sloan and think the care there is fantastic. I am a patient of dr. Wolchok and he couldn’t be more caring, in addition to his amazing creds. Went to Yale-new haven w/ Dr. Sznol. He too is amazing & his whole team is just great. Also @ Sloan is my onc. Derm, Alan Halpern. Love him too.
      Just so u don’t think I’m on 1 big love-fest here, started this journey @ North Shore/LIJ, dislike treating doc & the whole place! I’ll always wonder if I had gone to Sloan first, would I have had such a quick re-currance, but I try to remember “don’t look back!”
      Good luck,
      karen
      • April 25, 2012 at 6:01 pm
      susanr
      Participant

      Best of luck with the surgery.  My brother is under Dr. Ott's care. He is Dr. Pavlik's associate at NYU.  He is leaving NYU

      within the next few weeks.  We have had contact with Dr, Pavlik and she is wonderful.  Amazing, caring doctor.  I heard that she has had a family member pass from cancer so understands what her patients go through.  The patient care at NYU is amazing.  That is very improtant.  Also, Dr. berman is the best !!!!!!  He is amzaing.  this is the typr of doctor you call anytime…any question…..even if it is to ask how long do I boil an egg.  I mean it.  kepp us posted.

       

      Susan

      • April 25, 2012 at 6:01 pm
      susanr
      Participant

      Best of luck with the surgery.  My brother is under Dr. Ott's care. He is Dr. Pavlik's associate at NYU.  He is leaving NYU

      within the next few weeks.  We have had contact with Dr, Pavlik and she is wonderful.  Amazing, caring doctor.  I heard that she has had a family member pass from cancer so understands what her patients go through.  The patient care at NYU is amazing.  That is very improtant.  Also, Dr. berman is the best !!!!!!  He is amzaing.  this is the typr of doctor you call anytime…any question…..even if it is to ask how long do I boil an egg.  I mean it.  kepp us posted.

       

      Susan

      • April 25, 2012 at 6:01 pm
      susanr
      Participant

      Best of luck with the surgery.  My brother is under Dr. Ott's care. He is Dr. Pavlik's associate at NYU.  He is leaving NYU

      within the next few weeks.  We have had contact with Dr, Pavlik and she is wonderful.  Amazing, caring doctor.  I heard that she has had a family member pass from cancer so understands what her patients go through.  The patient care at NYU is amazing.  That is very improtant.  Also, Dr. berman is the best !!!!!!  He is amzaing.  this is the typr of doctor you call anytime…any question…..even if it is to ask how long do I boil an egg.  I mean it.  kepp us posted.

       

      Susan

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