Cancer Treatment Centers - high risk prostate cancer
Hello - my BIL (61) had his first PSA done a couple of months ago with a 7.1 result. MRI and biopsies showed Gleason 9 with PNI and swollen pelvic lymph node. PSMA CT scheduled for next week. Urologic oncologist said very bad cancer. Can anyone recommend a treatment center that may be better than your standard local oncology team - MD Anderson? Johns Hopkins? Thanks
Hi
. It is great that you are trying to help your brother-in-law find good care. I can't speak to any specific center, but there are National Cancer Institute Designated Cancer Centers. You can find the listing by state here: https://www.cancer.gov/research/infrastructure/cancer-centers/find. I also saw this U.S. News & World Report listing for top places for prostate cancer surgery: https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/hospital-ratings/prostate-cancer-surgery. Also, here is a list from Newsweek on best cancer hospitals, which mentions specialties. In addition, a lot of people mention checking out the major university hospital that may be more local and, if possible, ask those with experience what doctors they trust. Hope this information is helpful and please feel free to ask additional questions. Best, Richard (Team Member) John Hopkins is one of the best Hospitals and have great prostate doctors. Try to and get appointment with Patrick Walsh. He is one of the top prostate doctors in the world. Look him up. I wish I was closer to Baltimore because I would of used him. I'm in NJ and was still thinking about driving the 3 hours to consult with him but went to Fox Chase Cancer in Philadelphia instead. A teaching hospital is best place to treat. Univ of Penn is also good.
