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Q: Rectal cancer surgeon

asked by: Xiaozhe on March 30th, 2008

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My friend is diagnosed rectal cancer. We heard that the Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and the Sloan-Kettering Memorial Hospital in NYC were among the best in north America. Finding a good surgeon is now a huge decision for my friend. Anybody here has any suggestions? Many thanks in advance

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MandMs

replied on April 1st, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Do you know the stage of his cancer?

You should look for surgeon with special training in rectal cancer excision.
I came to this link, which can be helpful for you and your friend:
http://directory.photobooks.com/mlphysprac /PracData.asp?pict_id=2636068

angelic_eyes77

replied on May 26th, 2008

New User

Rectal cancer surgeon, suggestion

I am not sure where you live but we are in Michigan.
My mother surgeon is located in the University of Michigan Hopital in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Good luck to your friend and support for them is one thing they will also need.

arden360

replied on July 8th, 2008

New User

i had

i had my surgery done at the celveland clinic hospital in florida they are one of the best at that surgery. so if that is in your range of travel check it out.

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