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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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